What is the rental vacancy rate in Albany, NY?
The rental vacancy rate in Albany, NY is 3.6% (±0.9 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 1.8% (±0.9 points).
6,051 (±628) homes, 12.0% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Albany, the rental vacancy rate went from 6.5% in 2015–2019 to 3.6% in 2020–2024 (−2.9 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 3.6% (±0.9 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 1.8% (±0.9 points)
- Vacant homes
- 6,051 (±628)
Vacancy in Albany against Albany County, its state and the nation
| Albany | Albany County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6% (±0.9 points) | 3.3% (±0.8 points) | 3.8% (±0.1 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8% (±0.9 points) | 0.9% (±0.3 points) | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 6,051 (±628) | 12,959 (±1,018) | 862,595 (±12,628) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Albany, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Albany County (3.3%).
It is not measurably different from New York (3.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Albany
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | — | 3.6% (±0.9 points) | — |
| Roessleville | 2.2 mi | 0.0% (±3.0 points) | Lower |
| Loudonville | 3.5 mi | 0.0% (±18.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rensselaer | 3.6 mi | 5.1% (±3.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Menands | 4.1 mi | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | Lower |
| Westmere | 4.1 mi | 2.8% (±4.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Colonie | 4.2 mi | 0.0% (±6.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton Manor | 4.7 mi | 14.4% (±15.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Colonie | 5.2 mi | 2.1% (±1.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Roessleville, NY (0.0%), Village of Menands, NY (0.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Albany County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Coeymans | 13.2% (±11.7 points) |
| 2 | Cohoes | 5.8% (±3.8 points) |
| 3 | Albany | 3.6% (±0.9 points) |
| 4 | Town of Bethlehem | 2.9% (±2.2 points) |
| 5 | Town of Green Island | 2.5% (±3.9 points) |
| 6 | Town of Guilderland | 2.4% (±2.5 points) |
| 7 | Town of Colonie | 2.1% (±1.7 points) |
| 8 | Watervliet | 1.0% (±1.1 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Town of Berne | 0.0% (±40.0 points) |
Showing 9 of 13 places in Albany County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Albany
Is it hard to find a rental in Albany?
The rental vacancy rate in Albany, NY is 3.6% (±0.9 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Albany tighter than it was?
In Albany, the rental vacancy rate went from 6.5% in 2015–2019 to 3.6% in 2020–2024 (−2.9 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How many homes are vacant in Albany?
An estimated 6,051 (±628) housing units, 12.0% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Albany city, Albany County, New York
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Albany city, Albany County, New York
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