Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Center Square Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $740 (32 Rentals)

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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
Corporate Housing
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325 State Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

325 State Street

325 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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38 Willett St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

38 Willett St

38 Willett 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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$1,250
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250 Lark St

AlbanyNY12210
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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 1 Bed unit found at 71 chestnut street priced from $800. 336 Hudson street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Center Square apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
71 chestnut street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$800
336 Hudson streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$900
256 state street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
363 state streetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$975
325 State StreetStudio, 1 BathroomStudio,1BA$1,115
252 state street1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,175
287 State St491/1A1BR,1BA$1,225
255 State St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,250
96- 100 Chestnut St1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Center Square, NY

As of September 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Center Square area is the $0.15 price per square foot 280 State St Model at 280 State St, Unit 3 in the in the Arbor Hill neighborhood starting from $1,525. The second greatest value Center Square apartment is the 3BR/3.0BA Model at 38 Willett St starting at $2,100 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Whitehall 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.
280 State St, Unit 3280 State St2BR,1BA$0.15
38 Willett St3BR/3.0BA3BR,3BA$1.75
75 Willett1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.45
Willett Apartments3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$2.14
96- 100 Chestnut St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.82
409 Hamilton St, Unit floor 1409 Hamilton St2BR,1BA$3.00
142 Washington Ave, Unit 203142 Washington Ave1BR,1BA$2.00
90 Swan1BD1BR,1BA$2.71
287 State St287/1R1BR,1BA$12.90

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 $800 at 71 chestnut 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 $1,525 at 287 State 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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