Downtown Student Housing

491 Hamilton St, Albany, NY 12203

Last Updated: 2 Wks Ago
Monthly Rent
$1,200 - $3,000
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Bedrooms
2 - 6
Bathrooms
2 - 2.5
Sq. Ft.
1,000 - 2,500 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

2 Bedroom

$1,200
2 Beds, 2 Baths
1,000 Sq. Ft.
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2 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
2
$1,200
1,000
Soon
2
$1,200
1,000
Soon

3 Bedroom

$1,700
3 Beds, 2 Baths
1,200 Sq. Ft.
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1 Available Unit
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
3
$1,700
1,200
Soon

4 Bedroom

$1,700 - $2,250
4 Beds, 2 Baths
1,500 Sq. Ft.
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2 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
5
$1,700
1,500
Soon
4
$2,250
1,500
Soon

6 Bedroom

$3,000
6 Beds, 2 Baths
2,400 Sq. Ft.
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2 Available Units
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
6
$3,000
2,400
Soon
8
$3,000
2,400
Soon
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* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

  • 12 mo

Property Information

  • Built in 1950
  • 2 units2 stories

Fees & Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

  • Administrative Fee
    N/A
  • Application Fee Per Applicant
    N/A

Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.

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Walk Time
Bike Ride Time
Public Transit

Apartment Features

  • Air Conditioning
  • Balcony
  • Basement
  • Bay Window
  • Breakfast Nook
  • Built-In Bookshelves
  • Cable Ready
  • Carpet
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Coffee System

Community Features

  • Fenced Lot
  • Grill
  • Individual Locking Bedrooms
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Picnic Area
  • Renters Insurance Program
  • Roommate Matching
  • Shuttle To Campus
  • Utilities Included
  • Video Patrol

Map of Downtown Student Housing

Area Scores

Walkability

Very walkable

Transit

Strong public transit

Driveability

Fairly drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active

Scores provided by

Transit

Commuter Rail

10 min Drive

Airport

Albany International

20 min Drive

Albany International

Moving to Pine Hills, Albany, NY

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Downtown Student Housing proximity to Delaware Plaza and City Square Plaza. Delaware Plaza is 1 mile away, and City Square Plaza is within a 36 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 80, Downtown Student Housing has strong public transit, including 5 transit stops within 37.2 miles. Transit options include Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station and Schenectady.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Downtown Student Housing are plentiful. Discover 3 parks within 4.5 miles, including New York State Museum, Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, and Audubon Center at Knox Farm State Park.

Airports

Living in Pine Hills provides easy access to Albany International, located just 20 minutes from Downtown Student Housing.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

Not rated

St Catherine's Center For Children R & E May School

Grades K-5

Private

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Pine Hills Elementary School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

Delaware Community School

Grades PK-5

Public

GreatSchools rating: 5 out of 10

William S Hackett Middle School

Grades 6-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 2 out of 10

NORTH ALBANY ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Grades 6-8

Public

GreatSchools rating: 4 out of 10

Albany High School

Grades 9-12

Public

Not rated

Lasalle School

Grades 6-12

Private

Not rated

Maimonides Hebrew Day School

Grades PK-12

Private

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GreatSchools

Colleges and Universities

School Commute Time (Distance)
The College of Saint Rose Walk: 5 min (0.3 mi)
SUNY Albany, Downtown Campus Walk: 11 min (0.6 mi)
Albany Medical College Walk: 15 min (0.8 mi)
The Sage Colleges, Albany Walk: 18 min (1 mi)

About Downtown Student Housing

J&J Investment Properties provides off-campus luxury housing for the students of UAlbany and the College of Saint Rose! We own / operate 75 apartments in the area that house over 250 students. Our properties can accommodate 3-8 students each, and are… located on the most popular blocks of Western Avenue, Hamilton Street, Hudson Avenue, Quail Street, Ontario Street, Morris Street and State Street (right next to the Downtown UAlbany campus and steps from the College of Saint Rose)! Our residences have been renovated and include stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer, modernized kitchens/bathrooms, recessed lighting, new floors, and 50" HD Smart TV's. Have a car? No problem! We have over 100 off-street parking spots available!

Contact us TODAY to setup a property tour with your group of friends. You will spend an hour with us and tour all available residences that fit your group size, budget and preference! We guarantee you will find something you love!

All properties are very safe and secure with heavy steel door entrance ways, digital locks, and the option of installing a security system with live policy monitoring for a very low monthly rate. If you are a student and looking to move off-campus to save money (our housing rates are 50% cheaper than on campus), we are the Company to contact! We have a stellar reputation in the area, and will walk you (and your parents) through the process of living off-campus and becoming a resident in one of our buildings.

To schedule a showing, please contact Justin (justin@jandjip. com) or visit our website at jandjip. com to learn more information about us and see pictures of our properties. Please note - all listing information is generic.

Downtown Student Housing is an apartment community in Albany, NY

Contact

Property Address:
491 Hamilton St,
Albany, NY 12203
Phone Number: (516) 699-1613
Office Hours
  • Sunday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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