Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center Square Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $700 (9 Rentals)

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252 state street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

252 state street

252 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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336 Hudson street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

336 Hudson street

336 Hudson AveAlbany, NY 12210

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256 state street
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

256 state street

256 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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363 state street
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

363 state street

363 State StAlbany, NY 12210

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The Amsdell
Studio Apartments

The Amsdell

175 Jay StAlbany, NY 12210
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Cheapest Available Center Square Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Center Square area of Albany, NY is a Studio unit found at 252 state street priced from $850. 256 state street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Center Square apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
252 state streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$850
256 state streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$975
71 chestnut street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center Square, NY

As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center Square area is the $1.38 price per square foot 285 Lark St Model at 285 Lark St, Unit 2nd floor in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Center Square apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 96- 100 Chestnut St starting at $1,550 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Arbor Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Center Square apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
285 Lark St, Unit 2nd floor285 Lark St2BR,2BA$1.38
96- 100 Chestnut St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.82
303 Hudson Ave, Unit 3303 Hudson Ave1BR,1BA$1.85
309 State St1 Bedroom1BR,1.5BA$1.63
367 State St, Unit Third Floor367 State St1BR,1BA$1.75
Willett ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.90

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center Square Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Center Square Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Center Square Apartment is $1,050 at 256 state street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Center Square Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Center Square is starting from $1,550 at 96- 100 Chestnut St.

What is the most affordable Center Square Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Center Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willett Apartments and starts from $1,975.

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