
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central Square, NY from $600 (40 Rentals)
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Greenway Apartments

Maple Manor

Norstar Apartments

Ridgewood Apartments

Hampton Estates Townhomes

Parc Vue Living

Drumlin Heights
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Willow Stream Apartments South

Lawrence Terrace

Pinecrest Apartments

Cicero Estates

Wood Wind Gardens

Palace Court Apartments

Willow Stream Apartments North

Westminster Place
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Center Pointe at Radisson

South Bay Apartments

New Country Village Apartments

Ravada Hill Apartments

North Town Apartments

Lakepointe Apartment Homes

Bellewood Apartments

Tocco Villaggio Apartments
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Brolex Living at Plank Road

Rivers Pointe Apartments

Saddle Club

Eagles Pointe Townhomes

Davids Landing

111 Herkimer St

102 S Main St

Clay Court Apartments
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327 Village Blvd N

Silverwood at the Radisson

412 County Rte 10

355 Village Blvd N

135 Culbert St

4900 Bear Rd

The Fairways at Timber Banks

3754 Helios Ct
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Square Studio Apartments | $872 | $628 | $1,050 |
| Central Square 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,395 | $847 | $2,200 |
| Central Square 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,812 | $994 | $2,930 |
| Central Square 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,276 | $1,256 | $2,800 |
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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 Ridgewood Apartments priced from $1,050. Norstar Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,174. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central Square apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Norstar Apartments | Suite B | 1BR,1BA | $1,174 |
| Parc Vue Living | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Pinecrest Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Ground Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
| Wood Wind Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| Palace Court Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| South Bay Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Willow Stream Apartments North | 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,390 |
| New Country Village Apartments | One Bedroom Updated | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Ravada Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1 Ba | 2BR,1BA | $1,445 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Square, NY and Nearby
As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Square area is the $1.71 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 3410 Summers Gate Dr in the starting from $2,730. The second greatest value Central Square apartment is the 3A1 Model at Rivers Pointe Apartments starting at $2,300 with a $1.61 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3410 Summers Gate Dr | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.71 |
| Rivers Pointe Apartments | 3A1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Center Pointe at Radisson | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Ravada Hill Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| New Country Village Apartments | One Bedroom Updated | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| Willow Stream Apartments North | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath- Model 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Tocco Villaggio Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Bellewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
| Wood Wind Gardens | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Parc Vue Living | Renovated 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.71 |
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Best Local Schools in Central Square, NY
Millard Hawk Primary School
Paul V Moore High School
Central Square Middle School
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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 $1,174 at Norstar 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 $1,275 at Parc Vue Living.
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 $1,800.
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