Cheap Homes for Rent in the Center Square Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $1,150 (6 Rentals)

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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

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 Center Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Center Square?

There are currently 158 Apartments for Rent in Center Square, NY with pricing that ranges from $1,225 to $2,550. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center Square ranging from $1,150 to $2,950.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Center Square?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Center Square ranges from $1,150 to $2,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,552.

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