Rensselaer, NY rental market
Last updated August 29, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Rensselaer, NY is $1,678.
$1,678
+$28
+$56
28
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $350 to $4,200.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $500 | 2 |
| $1,000 | 1 |
| $1,100 | 1 |
| $1,200 | 1 |
| $1,300 | 2 |
| $1,400 | 5 |
| $1,500 | 5 |
| $1,600 | 3 |
| $1,700 | 3 |
| $1,800 | 1 |
| $1,900 | 2 |
| $2,000 | 1 |
| $2,100 | 4 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,600 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 2 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 1 |
| $4,200+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $56 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,450 | $1,700 |
| Feb | $1,375 | $1,930 |
| Mar | $1,400 | $1,640 |
| Apr | $1,581 | $1,900 |
| May | $1,500 | $1,450 |
| Jun | $1,500 | $1,850 |
| Jul | $1,500 | $1,668 |
| Aug | $1,500 | $1,677 |
| Sep | $1,621 | No data |
| Oct | $1,450 | No data |
| Nov | $1,500 | No data |
| Dec | $1,600 | No data |
Market temperature
The Rensselaer, NY rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Rensselaer, NY is 20% lower than the national average.
$1,678
$2,100
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Rensselaer, NY?
The average rent in Rensselaer, NY is $1,678.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Rensselaer, NY?
Houses in Rensselaer, NY rent between $350 - $4,200 with an average rent of $1,678.
3. How has the rent in Rensselaer, NY changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Rensselaer, NY increased by $56
4. How much has the rent in Rensselaer, NY increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Rensselaer, NY increased by $28
5. How many available rentals are there in Rensselaer, NY?
There are currently 28 rentals available in Rensselaer, NY.
6. How do rent prices in Rensselaer, NY compare with the national average?
The average rent in Rensselaer, NY is $1,678 — 20.1% lower the national average of $2,100.