Cheap Homes for Rent in Center Square Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $1,300 (9 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 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

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 Center Square

What type of rentals are currently available in Center Square?

There are currently 157 Apartments for Rent in Center Square, NY with pricing that ranges from $800 to $2,550. There are also 10 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Center Square ranging from $1,300 to $2,500.

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 $1,300 to $2,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,964.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Albany, NY

Written by: Patrick Ryan

Albany, the capital of New York state, is a renter’s haven.  With ample housing supply, little traffic and a stable economy, Albany is trending upward. I'm Patrick, your ApartmentHomeLiving.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.