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Albany County Housing Costs: Motel Expenses Exceed Average Rental Rates

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A comparison between Albany County records and rental listings from Apartments.com showed that the county spent nearly $1.2 million on seven motel vendors between January and July 2026 to house 441 people experiencing homelessness. The county's reported average monthly cost for a single motel room ranged from $2,000 to $3,570, which is higher than the average one-bedroom rent listed on Apartments.com at approximately $1,584 a month.

From cbs6albany.com

Why it matters

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The findings highlight the significant financial burden on Albany County for emergency housing, as the cost of temporary motel placements often exceeds the market rate for permanent apartments. The reports also detail the financial barriers faced by individuals attempting to transition out of homelessness while paying for temporary shelter.

From cbs6albany.com

Who's involved

  • Albany CountyThe county whose Department of Social Services paid for temporary motel placements.
  • Apartments.comThe platform used to list average one-bedroom apartment rental prices in Albany.

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