Travel Nursing in Albany, NY

Travel nursing in Albany, NY — what it costs to live there and 3 furnished places to stay.

Housing in Albany

3 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Albany

Prices in New York run 8% higher overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall107.98% higher
Housing122.222% higher
Utilities134.434% higher
Groceries and goods107.37% higher
Services104.14% higher

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Albany

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$1,025HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,180HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$1,425HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$1,715HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$1,474Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a New York license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.

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Common questions

Do I need a New York nursing license?
New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a New York license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
Is Albany expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, New York runs utilities 34% above, housing 22% above and groceries and goods 7% above. The rest, services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in Albany?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in Albany is $1,180 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 3 furnished places here.