Cohoes is a city located at the northeast corner of Albany County, New York, USA. It is called the 'Spindle City' because of the importance of textile production to its growth. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 15,521. The name is believed to arise from a Mohawk expression, Ga-ha-oose, which refers to the Cohoes Falls and means 'Place of the Falling Canoe.' Cohoes apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Cohoes apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.