About Albany, GA

Albany - A Great Place to Live

Albany is located in southwest Georgia and has a total population of 162,800. Albany was originally inhabited by the Creek Indians and was called Thronateeska, after flint stone that was found near the river. Albany was formerly established by Nelson Tift in 1838, and was named after Albany, New York because they both sit at the navigable head of a river.

Attractions - Things to See in Albany

From sports to theater, there is plenty to do in Albany. Albany plays home to a semi-pro baseball team (South Georgia Peanuts) and an arena football team (South Georgia Wildcats). Be sure to check one of the many aquariums and zoos in the Albany area, which includes the Flint RiverQuarium, the Wehterbee Planetarium and the Parks at Chehaw, which is one of two accredited zoos in Georgia.

Apartment Rentals and Average Rents

Because of the city's average cost of living, Albany apartments are very affordable. Average prices for apartments in the area are as follows: 1 bedroom apartments average $460, while 2 bedroom apartments average to around $760. The average cost for apartments in the city area is $506, which is well below the national average.