What is the average apartment size in Guilderland?

The average size for a Guilderland, NY apartment is 916 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 Guilderland?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Guilderland is $1,696 per month, a 1.4% increase from last years average of $1,673.

What is the average apartment size in Guilderland?

The typical apartment in Guilderland offers about 916 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Guilderland, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Guilderland?

The typical rent budget in Guilderland ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 60% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Guilderland?

In Guilderland, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 11, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Guilderland is $1,696, a 1.4% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,673.

One-bedroom apartments provide 781 square feet for $1,548, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,833 offer 1,037 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Guilderland, NY

Last updated: April 11, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,696	916 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,548	781 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,833	1,037 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Guilderland, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Guilderland, NY have increased by 1.4% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,673 to $1,696.

What's the typical rent budget in Guilderland, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Guilderland, NY (60%) 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 Guilderland, NY?

5,019 or 37% of the households in Guilderland, NY are renter-occupied while 8,547 or 63% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Guilderland?

Watervliet $1,493/month

Menands $1,591/month

Colonie Town $1,663/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,696/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Guilderland?

Cohoes $2,014/month

Green Island $2,100/month

Bethlehem $2,136/month

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

Average Rent in Guilderland, NY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Bethlehem	$2,136
Green Island	$2,100
Cohoes	$2,014
Westmere	$1,981
Guilderland Town	$1,791
Albany	$1,730
Colonie Town	$1,663
Menands	$1,591
Watervliet	$1,493

Guilderland | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Albany is 19% lower than in Bethlehem

$1,730

Albany rent is 2% higher than Guilderland average

Average Rent $1,730

$2,136

Bethlehem rent is 26% higher than Guilderland average

Average Rent $2,136

How Guilderland Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Guilderland	$1,696
New York City	$4,843
Manhattan	$5,501
Hudson Valley	$2,612
Brooklyn	$4,228
Queens	$3,414
Ithaca	$2,307
Albany	$1,730
Buffalo	$1,404
Poughkeepsie	$2,086
Amityville	$2,929
Green Island	$2,100
Colonie Town	$1,663
Bethlehem	$2,136
Guilderland Town	$1,791

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 Guilderland 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.