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Average Rent in Buckingham Lake & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Buckingham Lake, Albany, NY. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,969/mo
▲ +3.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,660/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
7
available now
Buckingham Lake vs Albany, NY Average
Buckingham Lake is more expensive the Albany, NY average by $80/mo (4%). The citywide average is $1,889/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Buckingham Lake?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Buckingham Lake is $1,969 per month across 3 apartment communities and 7 available units. Rents have increased $68 (3.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Stonehenge Gardens starting at $1,660/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,969/mo.
Prices range from $1,660 to $2,200 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
Buckingham Lake Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Buckingham Lake
Rent Prices by Apartment in Buckingham Lake
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stonehenge Gardens | $1,660/mo | $1,668/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
| The Rise | Pine Hills | $1,950/mo | $1,950/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| The Rise | Midtown Square | $2,100/mo | $2,125/mo | 4 | 5 |
Google Search Trends for Buckingham Lake Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Buckingham Lake
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$79,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,969/mo.
Comfortable income
$95,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,660/mo), you need to earn at least $66,000/year.
Median household income in Buckingham Lake is $59,485 , about 37% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Buckingham Lake
Overall prices in Buckingham Lake runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Buckingham Lake's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,969 |
| Utilities | $399 |
| Groceries | $526 |
| Transportation | $951 |
| Healthcare | $464 |
| Other goods and services | $743 |
| Estimated total | $5,052/mo |
Population
100,081
Median household income
$59,485
Census median rent
$1,178/mo
Rent as % of income
30.0%
Median age
31.9
Mean commute
20 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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