What does housing cost in Albany in 2026?

Housing in Albany runs to about €1,007 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Albany?

Asking rent in Albany stands at 1,178 €/month.

What are property prices in Albany?

To buy in Albany, expect 223,000 €.

Cost of Living in Albany, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Albany — 2026

Albany has 100,081 residents and lies in New York. Median rent there comes to roughly €1,007 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 190,615 €. Median income is 50,846 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 24% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Albany

Rent

Median rent: 1,007 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 190,615 €

Income

Median household income: 50,846 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 4,475 €/year

Quality of life — Albany

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

30 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

21,1 %

Cities near Albany

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