90 Swan
90 S Swan St,
Albany, NY 12210
$1,490
1 Bed
Area Guide
Central Avenue Albany, NY
Central Avenue has diverse cuisines from across the globe!
Diverse
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Bustling
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Nightlife
Living in Central Avenue, you’re surrounded by tons of diverse cuisines from across the globe and a bustling nightlife scene, all within walking distance of each other. Historic Washington Park is just steps away, so you can stroll through its lush gardens and monuments any time you wish.
The University at Albany Downtown Campus resides here, and it’s just a quick 10-minute drive from the main campus. Residents enjoy the urban atmosphere of Central Avenue; its namesake street has numerous antique shops, thrift stores, and take-out establishments for your enjoyment. The neighborhood is two miles out from downtown Albany as well as the Hudson River.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Central Avenue is $933 for a studio, $1,310 for one bedroom, $1,219 for two bedrooms, and $2,277 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Central Avenue has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
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Studio
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280 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$933/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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391 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,310/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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944 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,219/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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934 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,277/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Central Avenue
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Central Avenue - Albany, NY is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Exceptional Public Transit
Transit
90
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Central Avenue - Albany, NY offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Great Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
80
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
50
/ 100
Recreation
Central Avenue - 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 Central Avenue - Albany, NY from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere
Vibrancy
60
/ 100
Good Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
60
/ 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 June 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.