Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central Avenue Neighborhood of Albany, NY from $700 (37 Rentals)

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449 State St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

449 State St

449 State StAlbany, NY 12203
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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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409 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

409 State St

409 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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255 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

255 State St

255 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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309 State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

309 State St

309 State StAlbany, NY 12210
Corporate Housing
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27 Western Ave
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

27 Western Ave

27 Western AveAlbany, NY 12203
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Central Avenue, Albany, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Avenue Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Avenue area of Albany, NY is a Studio unit found at 449 State St priced from $895. 256 state street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Central Avenue apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
449 State St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$895
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
287 State St285/2RStudio,1BA$1,110
441 State StStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
255 State St1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,250
20 Park ResidencesStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Willett ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,365

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Avenue, NY

As of July 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Avenue area is the $1.11 price per square foot 385 Orange St Model at 385 Orange St in the in the Whitehall neighborhood starting from $1,490. The second greatest value Central Avenue apartment is the 1 BR D Model at ArtHouse Apartments starting at $1,975 with a $1.76 price per square foot in the Whitehall neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Avenue apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
385 Orange St385 Orange St4BR,1BA$1.11
ArtHouse Apartments1 BR D1BR,1BA$1.76
The Reserve at Park South1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.71
328 Orange St, Unit 328 Orange St328 Orange St2BR,1BA$1.39
18 Willett St, Unit Apt 318 Willett St2BR,1BA$1.78
275 3rd St, Unit 2275 3rd St3BR,1BA$1.85
96- 100 Chestnut St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.82
20 Park Residences1 Bed1BR,1BA$2.14
40 Central Ave, Unit 2 Fifth Floor40 Central Ave1BR,1BA$1.69
449 State St0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio ,1BA$2.24

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Central Avenue, Albany, NY

Ranked #20

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Avenue Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Avenue?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Avenue is at 449 State St listed at $895.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Avenue Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Avenue Apartment is $950 at 256 state street.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Avenue Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable Central Avenue Three Bedroom Apartment?

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

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.

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