Off-campus housing/apartments/roommates advise

Hey! I am moving to Albany in december, i just graduated from the university at buffalo and will be moving there for work. im looking to lease an apartment for the year/ 6months. Preferably around Ualbany or wherever grad students/ young professionals live. I would love some advice on which off campus student apartments are decent, any leads on sublets or roommates would be great as well.

Also, what is a good gym around there that people our age go to? I am looking to meet people my age since i dont know many people from there. would also love insights on what gyms, clubs, activities i can do to meet like minded people/young professionals?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!