90 Swan
90 S Swan St,
Albany, NY 12210
$1,490
1 Bed
Center Square
Albany, NY
Center Square - Albany, NY Area Guide
A convenient and colorful neighborhood between Washington Park and downtown
Urban
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Walkable
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Vibrant
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Convenient
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Park-Like
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Center Square encompasses just a few blocks near the heart of Downtown Albany. Set between Washington Park and the heart of downtown, Center Square is home to colorful apartment buildings and townhomes on charming tree-lined streets. Lark Street holds plenty of restaurants, including burrito spots, tapas, Chinese, and more, all in a colorful walkable locale. Locals gather at Washington Park because it’s so close, but the walkability of Downtown Albany means you can be almost anywhere in just minutes. Proximity to Interstate 787 and U.S. Highway 20 means commuting by car is just as easy, whether you travel for work or for leisure.
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Center Square is $1,124 for a studio, $1,391 for one bedroom, $1,542 for two bedrooms, and $1,852 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Center Square has increased by 2.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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298 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,124/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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404 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,391/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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770 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,542/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,083 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,852/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Center Square - Albany, NY is for everyday living.
Very Walkable
Walkability
80
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Center Square - Albany, NY offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 5 Minute Walk
Groceries
90
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
30
/ 100
Recreation
Center Square - Albany, NY provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Very Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
80
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Center Square - Albany, NY from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
50
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
20
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area
- New York State Museum
- Audubon Center at Knox Farm State Park
- Elm Avenue Park
- Children's Museum of Science & Technology
Military Bases
Airports
- Albany International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.