Troy Apartments for Rent

Welcome Home to Troy

Troy is a city in the state of New York, in Rensselaer County, on the Hudson River. And it’s a mighty fine city at that. Before jumping into your search for a great new place, pick up some tips on finding your ideal apartment over at our Apartment Guide. You’ll also get some insight at our LocalTalk, where real residents will chat with you about life in Troy. If you come up with some questions, just type them into the Ask a Question feature and one of our local experts will get back to you with the answers. It couldn’t be easier.

Troy Rental Trends

Our apartment finder tracks down the lowest prices around. No bones about it. Whether you’re looking for a place with a great view of the Hudson River, an apartment that’s close to Prospect Park, or somewhere that’s walking distance to the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, we’re here to help you find it. If you’d like to know just how much you might spend on a new apartment, take a look at the rent chart. It has the latest average rates on one, two, and three bedroom apartments. Read on to learn more about life in Troy!

Troy to the World

With a rich history, pedestrian friendly streets, beautiful architecture, plenty of great outdoor spaces, and excellent restaurants and shops to enjoy, Troy sure does have a lot to offer. If you’re looking for a city where you won’t get lost in the crowd, this may just be the place to live.

If you’re the outdoorsy type, you’ll be happy to learn that the Bureau of Parks and Recreation takes good care of the city’s 20 parks. One of the city’s biggest parks is Prospect Park, which has over 80 acres of fun for the whole family. If you’re into sports, Knickerbacker Park has a large outdoor ice rink, and Frear Park has an 18-hole golf course, and a hockey arena. The city also has four walking trails.

Want to really sink your teeth into the natural side of Troy? Visit the Troy Waterfront Farmers’ Market every Saturday. There are over 50 stands to peruse, but you’ll enjoy this awesome community event for more than its fresh fruits and veggies. Live music and family-friendly activities make the farmers’ market a favorite weekend activity.

Having a Blast

Do you have a budding artist in the family? The Arts Center has classes and camps for kids and teens in everything from writing and theater to dance and the culinary arts. This is the place for any young member of the family who’s looking for a way to ignite that artistic fire.

Kids and adults are in for a treat with all the special events that go on in Troy. There’s the River Street Festival, the Uncle Sam Parade, the Victorian Stroll, and the Troy Flag Day Parade, just to name a few. We hope that you like to keep your social calendar filled!

Old Troy

History lovers will find themselves in good company in Troy. Check out the Rensselaer County Historical Society to get a glimpse of some of what the area has to offer. The Society and the Rensselaer County Museum are housed in the historic Hart Cluett Mansion, a gorgeous building from the 1800s that lovers of architecture and history buffs will both admire. Some of the historic landmarks throughout Troy include the Gasholder House, the Herman Melville House, and the Poestenkill Gorge Historic Park. If you’d like to read a bit about Troy’s rich history, a concise overview can be found here.

Is Your Name Troy?

Move into a new apartment in Troy and live it up in this upstate New York community. Ready for your fun fact? Several movies were shot in Troy, including “Scent of a Woman,” “Time Machines,” and “The Age of Innocence.” These are great picks for your first movie night in your new place!