NY·Northeast / Mid-Atlantic
Albany
“Albany college town”
Cold WintersFour SeasonsCollege Town
The Pulse
Population
98.0k
Rent, 1BR
$1,250/mo
Walk / Transit
59 · 34
Safety
C
The Scene
SUNY Albany, Siena, Union (in nearby Schenectady), and RPI (Troy). State capital gives political internships.
Historic, cold winters, Capital Region affordability.
Monthly cost · 1-person
Rent (1BR)
$1,250
Groceries
$390
Utilities
$140
Transit
$92
Estimated total$1,872/mo
Climate
0°30°60°90°
Winter
34.7°
Summer
70.4°
Northeast52.3″ rain/yr
Getting around
Walk
59
Transit
34
Some transit — Car helpful but not required
Schools here · 6