What's a good cap rate in Albany?

In Albany, cap rates typically run around 5.5% (New York state median). A deal above that line is outperforming the local market; below it, you're paying up for appreciation or stability. TrueCap shows where any specific Albany deal lands versus this benchmark.

What's the average rent for a rental in Albany?

A typical rental in Albany runs about $1,702–$2,041/mo (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2–3BR). TrueCap auto-fills HUD Fair Market Rent for the exact address you enter.

What is the property tax rate in New York?

New York's effective property tax rate is about 1.40% of value per year — the figure TrueCap applies by default for Albany deals. You can override it with the exact local rate.

Albany, NY

Albany rental property analysis

Albany, New York's capital, offers government-anchored stability and affordable upstate prices — dependable, low-volatility rental demand.

Albany market snapshot

Appreciation market

Compressed cap rates — the play here is long-term price growth over day-one cash flow.

Typical cap rate

5.5%

New York state median

Typical rent

$1,702–$2,041/mo

HUD FMR · 2–3BR · 2026

Typical price

$200,000–$290,000

est., all-in

Property tax

1.40%

New York effective

Rent is HUD Fair Market Rent where available, otherwise a market estimate; price is a market estimate. Cap-rate and tax are the defaults TrueCap applies — enter a specific address for exact, auto-filled numbers.

Sources & methodology. These are screening defaults and market estimates — not an appraisal, and not financial, tax, or legal advice. Verify rents, taxes, insurance, and local landlord/tenant law against the county assessor and your state's landlord-tenant statute before relying on them.

Data: HUD Fair Market Rent · FRED 30-yr mortgage rate · Tax Foundation (property tax) · Updated June 2026

Metro-level estimates — precision is lower at the neighborhood and parcel level; pull a specific address for exact, auto-filled figures. Reviewed by the TrueCap team. See our full methodology.

Is Albany a good place to buy rentals?

State government and universities keep occupancy steady through cycles. Reliable cash flow; model New York's higher taxes.

See the full New Yorkinvesting guide — taxes, landlord law & top metros →

Neighborhoods to look at in Albany

Pine Hills

Student + young-professional demand.

Delmar

Suburb; top schools, low vacancy.

Center Square

Walkable, steady demand.

Neighborhood notes are starting points, not recommendations — always underwrite the specific property.

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