Colonie is a town in Albany County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 79,258. The name is derived from the Dutch Colonye or 'Colonie,' derived from the Colonie of Rensselaerswyck. All the land outside the Village of Beverwyck was referred to as the 'Colonie.' Colonie apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Colonie apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.