What is the average apartment size in Colonie Town?

The average size for a Colonie Town, NY apartment is 920 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Colonie Town?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Colonie Town is $1,633 per month, a 3.54% increase from last years average of $1,577.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Colonie Town?

In Colonie Town, studios rent for $1,154 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,449 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,797 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,017 per month

What is the average apartment size in Colonie Town?

The typical apartment in Colonie Town offers about 920 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Colonie Town?

Studio apartments in Colonie Town average 469 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 741 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,073 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,340 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Colonie Town?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Colonie Town include Watervliet ($1,448/month), Menands ($1,571/month), and Albany ($1,743/month), all below the citywide average of $1,633.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Colonie Town?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Colonie Town are Cohoes ($2,003/month), Bethlehem ($2,099/month), and Green Island ($2,152/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Colonie Town, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Colonie Town?

The typical rent budget in Colonie Town ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 38% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Colonie Town?

In Colonie Town, 21% of households rent while 79% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 21, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Colonie Town is $1,633, a 3.54% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,577.

Studio Apartments at $1,154 offer the most budget-friendly option with 469 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 741 square feet for $1,449, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,797 offer 1,073 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,340 sq ft) for $2,017, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Colonie Town, NY

Last updated: February 21, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,633	920 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,154	469 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,449	741 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,797	1,073 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,017	1,340 sq. ft.

Colonie Town, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Colonie Town, NY have increased by 3.54% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,577 to $1,633.

What's the typical rent budget in Colonie Town, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Colonie Town, NY (38%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Colonie Town, NY?

652 or 21% of the households in Colonie Town, NY are renter-occupied while 2,509 or 79% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Colonie Town?

Watervliet $1,448/month

Menands $1,571/month

Albany $1,743/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,633/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Colonie Town?

Cohoes $2,003/month

Bethlehem $2,099/month

Green Island $2,152/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Colonie Town, NY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Green Island	$2,152
Bethlehem	$2,099
Cohoes	$2,003
Westmere	$1,957
Guilderland Town	$1,774
Albany	$1,743
Menands	$1,571
Watervliet	$1,448

Colonie Town | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Albany is 17% lower than in Bethlehem

$1,743

Albany rent is 7% higher than Colonie Town average

Average Rent $1,743

$2,099

Bethlehem rent is 29% higher than Colonie Town average

Average Rent $2,099

How Colonie Town Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Colonie Town	$1,633
New York City	$5,227
Manhattan	$5,524
Hudson Valley	$2,603
Brooklyn	$4,351
Queens	$4,401
Ithaca	$2,305
Albany	$1,743
Buffalo	$1,419
Poughkeepsie	$2,083
Amityville	$2,932
Green Island	$2,152
Bethlehem	$2,099
Guilderland Town	$1,774

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Colonie Town apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.