Albany is located in southwestern Georgia, 180 miles from Atlanta.
Albany is the largest city in the area
Albany Apartment Renter's Guide
Albany Apartment Renter's Guide
Overview
Population: 72,130
Population Density: 1,309.9 people/sq mile
Median Age: 36
Percentage of Family Households: 54%
Median Annual Income: $38,999 / year
Median Rent: $801 / month
What locals are saying
Albany is located in southwestern Georgia, 180 miles from Atlanta.
Albany is the largest city in the area. You’ll be able to find more amenities here than you will in nearby Lee and Dougherty County towns—like for instance, large chain supermarkets and restaurants. There are many outdoor activities from hunting and fishing to touring the Riverquarium. Most residents will tell you that, though Albany is the area’s big city, it’s got a small town feel. Sound good to you? Great, let's get started on your Albany apartment hunt!
Neighborhoods in Albany, GA
Here there are a lot of newer condo and apartment developments with swimming pools and fitness centers.
Northwest Albany, in the area adjacent to the Albany Mall, also has a lot of newer apartments for rent.
East Albany has a variety of apartments complexes and houses.
Rental Tips
Many apartments in town are rented through management companies and real estate agents, but are not listed online, so the quickest and easiest way for you to find your new home is to enlist professional help. This will also allow you to see a variety of places in certain neighborhoods, separating the wheat from the chaff.
Many rentals will offer discounted deposits and first month’s rent. Low deposits and application fees are pretty common in Albany. Application fees generally range from $20-30, with deposits going for $100 to one month’s rent.
Getting Around
Albany’s small town feel in a big city translates into little traffic during rush hour throughout the city. Commuters coming into downtown may experience slight congestion from farther flung commuters, but overall your Albany commute should be a pleasant one.
Albany Transit Service provides several fixed route bus lines that operate throughout the city, in and out of downtown.
Albany Demographics
How diverse is Albany?
The representation of ethnic minorities in Albany is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Albany are Black Or African American (73%), White (21.1%), Two Or More (3.2%), Hispanic Or Latino (2%), Asian (0.5%), Other (0.1%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.1%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).
What does the age breakdown look like for Albany residents?
The median age in Albany is 36 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.
How diverse is Albany?
The representation of ethnic minorities in Albany is higher than the national average. The eight main ethnic groups that make up the population of Albany are Black Or African American (73%), White (21.1%), Two Or More (3.2%), Hispanic Or Latino (2%), Asian (0.5%), Other (0.1%), American Indian Or Alaska Native (0.1%), and Native Hawaiian Or Other Pacific Islander (0%).
What does the age breakdown look like for Albany residents?
The median age in Albany is 36 while the most populous age group of residents is the under 20 group.
Albany Crime
Overall Crime
High
Overall crime in Albany is high in comparison to the national average.
Violent Crime
High
The level of violent crime in Albany is high compared to the national average violent crime rate.
Property Crime
High
The level of property crime in Albany is high compared to the national average property crime rate.
Top Schools in Albany
Elementary Schools
7 /10
Lincoln Elementary Magnet School
PublicK-5
PublicK-5654 Students
9 Reviews
654Students
9 Reviews
6 /10
Lake Park Elementary School
PublicPK-5
PublicPK-5566 Students
4 Reviews
566Students
4 Reviews
5 /10
International Studies Elementary Charter School
CharterK-5
CharterK-5426 Students
2 Reviews
426Students
2 Reviews
Middle Schools
4 /10
Merry Acres Middle School
Public6-8
Public6-8685 Students
8 Reviews
685Students
8 Reviews
3 /10
Albany Middle School
Public6-8
Public6-8988 Students
4 Reviews
988Students
4 Reviews
High Schools
4 /10
Westover High School
Public9-12
Public9-121,396 Students
3 Reviews
1,396Students
3 Reviews
3 /10
Monroe High School
Public9-12
Public9-121,189 Students
1 Reviews
1,189Students
1 Reviews
3 /10
Dougherty Comprehensive High School
Public9-12
Public9-121,226 Students
10 Reviews
1,226Students
10 Reviews
Start Your Apartment Search
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Check out 48 verified apartments for rent in Albany, GA. Prices shown are base rent prices and may not include non-optional fees and utilities.
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Pine Ridge
333 S Mock Rd, Albany GA 31705 (912) 301-3299
$700+
Rent Savings
11 units available
1 bed • 2 bed • 3 bed
Pet friendly, Walk in closets, Gym, Pool, Air conditioning, E-payments + more
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Quail Call Apartments
2414 Brierwood Dr, Albany GA 31705 (229) 463-1987
$650+
5 units available
1 bed • 2 bed
W/D hookup, Patio / balcony, Granite counters, Pet friendly, 24hr maintenance, Parking + more
Albany city guide
Everything you need to know
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1001 Dunes Ave
1001 Dunes Avenue, Albany GA 31705 (864) 662-3106
$377
1 unit available
Studio • 2 bed • 3 bed • 4 bed
Pet friendly
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1517 Beverly Avenue
1517 Beverly Avenue, Albany GA 31705 (229) 854-1390
$800
1 unit available
3 bed
Carport and Air conditioning
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2101 S Madison St
2101 South Madison Street, Albany GA 31701 (626) 235-2102
$1,050
1 unit available
3 bed
In unit laundry, Pet friendly, and Recently renovated
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430 Dorsett Ave
430 Dorsett Avenue, Albany GA 31701 (229) 854-1390
$500
1 unit available
2 bed
In unit laundry, Pet friendly, Parking, Recently renovated, Air conditioning, and Some paid utils
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128 Stepping Stone Ln
128 Stepping Stone Lane, Albany GA 31721 (229) 888-1515
$1,175
1 unit available
3 bed
W/D hookup, Dishwasher, Garage, Air conditioning, Range, and Refrigerator
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1804 W Lincoln Ave
1804 West Lincoln Avenue, Albany GA 31707 (229) 888-1515
$825
1 unit available
3 bed
W/D hookup and Air conditioning
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1942 S. Riverview Circle
1942 South Riverview Circle, Albany GA 31705 (850) 661-7066
$895
1 unit available
3 bed
Pet friendly
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1907 Meadow Drive
1907 Meadow Drive, Albany GA 31705 (850) 756-1351
$895
1 unit available
3 bed
Pet friendly
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1407 Elva
1407 Elva Street, Albany GA 31705 (229) 518-9778
$950
1 unit available
3 bed
Range and Refrigerator
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203 Whitehead
203 Whitehead Drive, Albany GA 31705 (229) 518-9778
$875
1 unit available
3 bed
Range and Refrigerator
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1974 Riverview Circle
1974 South Riverview Circle, Albany GA 31705 (229) 518-9778
$850
1 unit available
3 bed
Range and Refrigerator
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Nice three bedroom one bath
1977 South Riverview Circle, Albany GA 31705 (229) 518-9778
$850
1 unit available
3 bed
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1908 Skylane
1908 Skylane Drive, Albany GA 31705 (229) 518-9778
$850
1 unit available
3 bed
Range and Refrigerator
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Nice affordable home for rent!
1956 South Riverview Circle, Albany GA 31705 (229) 518-9778
$850
1 unit available
3 bed
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1905 S Riverview Circle
1905 South Riverview Circle, Albany GA 31705 (229) 518-9778
$850
1 unit available
3 bed
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2Bedroom 1.5Bath - $975
2502 Redwood Court, Albany GA 31707 (229) 405-1400
$975
1 unit available
2 bed
Recently renovated
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312 Cannon Avenue
312 Cannon Avenue, Albany GA 31705 (229) 518-9778
$950
1 unit available
Studio • 3 bed
Range and Refrigerator
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Apartment Rentals in Albany start at $350/month.
You can use the pet-friendly filter to find apartments that allow pets.
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You can use the off-campus housing filters to find apartments near colleges located in or around Albany. Some of the colleges and universities in the area include Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.