Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center Square Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $700 (34 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Center Square area of Albany.

property at 127 Dove St

$1,050 - $1,500

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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127 Dove St

AlbanyNY12202

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property at 292 Lark St

$1,500

2 Bedroom Rentals

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292 Lark St

AlbanyNY12210

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28 Dove St, Unit 2
$1,950
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$1,950
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$1,950
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

28 Dove St, Unit 2

28 Dove 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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252 state street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

252 state street

252 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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The Amsdell
Studio Apartments

The Amsdell

175 Jay StAlbany, NY 12210
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255 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

255 State St

255 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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309 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

309 State St

309 State StAlbany, NY 12210
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338 Hudson street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

338 Hudson street

338 Hudson AveAlbany, 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 287 State St priced from $940. 256 state street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Center Square apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
287 State St280/2Studio,1BA$940
256 state street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
363 state streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,000
71 chestnut street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,050
Willett ApartmentsLarge 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,245
255 State St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,250
96- 100 Chestnut St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
90 Swan1BD1BR,1BA$1,490

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center Square, NY

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center Square area is the $1.13 price per square foot 327 Hudson Ave Model at 327 Hudson Ave, Unit Apartment #1 in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $2,150. The second greatest value Center Square apartment is the 28 Dove St Model at 28 Dove St, Unit 2 starting at $1,950 with a $1.95 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.
327 Hudson Ave, Unit Apartment #1327 Hudson Ave2BR,2.5BA$1.13
28 Dove St, Unit 228 Dove St2BR,1BA$1.95
96- 100 Chestnut St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.82
90 Swan1BD1BR,1BA$2.71
Willett ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.90
287 State St287/1R1BR,1BA$14.95

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Center Square Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Center Square?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Center Square is at 287 State St listed at $940.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Center Square Apartment is $950 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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