Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central Square, NY from $500 (17 Rentals)
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Greenway Apartments

Maple Manor

Norstar Apartments
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Willow Stream Apartments South

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North Town Apartments

Pinecrest Apartments

New Country Village Apartments

219 E Manlius St

700 Jamesville Ave

241 Lorraine Ave
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111 Herkimer St

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Central Square, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Square?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central Square Studio Apartments | $805 | $584 | $925 |
Central Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,459 | $788 | $2,500 |
Central Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,870 | $925 | $4,472 |
Central Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,986 | $1,169 | $4,719 |
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Cheapest Available Central Square Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Central Square, NY is a Studio unit found at Maple Manor priced from $895. North Town Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central Square apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Maple Manor | Acer | Studio,1BA | $895 |
North Town Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Willow Stream Apartments South | Upper One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,130 |
Norstar Apartments | Suite B | 1BR,1BA | $1,174 |
Pinecrest Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath including Utilities | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Square, NY and Nearby
As of June 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Square area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Center Pointe at Radisson in the starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Central Square apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Silverwood at the Radisson starting at $1,550 with a $1.27 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Square apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Center Pointe at Radisson | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
Silverwood at the Radisson | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
Clay Court Apartments | 2Brm 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Ridgewood Apartments | Deluxe 2 Bedroom Apt | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Westminster Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.49 |
Willow Stream Apartments North | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath- Model 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
Tocco Villaggio Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Cicero Estates | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Willow Stream Apartments South | Upper One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
North Town Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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Best Local Schools in Central Square, NY
Millard Hawk Primary School
Paul V Moore High School
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Getting Around Central Square, NY
Walk Score®
24 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
29 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Square Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Square Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Square Apartment is $1,100 at North Town Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Square Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Square is starting from $1,175 at Cicero Estates.
What is the most affordable Central Square Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Central Square Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ridgewood Apartments and starts from $1,695.
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