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138 Lancaster St
138 Lancaster St, Albany, NY 12210, USA

Apartment for rent
Pet friendly
Monthly rent
$1,150–$1,350
Beds1–2
Baths1
Sqft750–1,200
modified
5+ Days Ago

Property Overview

This property features exposed brick, street parking, and no smoking, creating a distinct ambiance. It is attractive for fitness enthusiasts with numerous parks and health food stores nearby, while also offering great pet-friendly amenities, including outdoor spaces and access to local parks. The vibrant social scene is enhanced by a wide variety of restaurants, cultural venues, and recreational options, ensuring a dynamic living experience.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • Images available
  • Outdoor space

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Wellness
  • Social life

Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • exposed brick
  • no smoking
  • street parking

Units

138 Lancaster St Albany, NY

New Listing

GARDENUNIT

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,150

Listed on 08/28/2025
Listed by Nady Dong
Days on market: 14
Welcome to 138 Lancaster st in Albany, NY! Explore this delightful 1 bed, 1 bath garden apartment nestled in Albany’s Center Square. You'll have quick access to downtown Albany's restaurants, shops, and attractions. This apartment features refinished hardwood floors, original moldings, and exposed brick. You will have shared back deck space and pets are allowed upon approval. Month to month lease and additional $100 monthly fee will be charged for heat, gas, hot water, snow and trash removal. Tenants pay for electricity. No smoking is allowed in the apartment and pets are allowed upon approval. Street parking.

Available

1

2 Beds

1 Bath

$1,350

Listed on 08/25/2025
Listed by Nady Dong
Days on market: 17
Welcome to 138 Lancaster st in Albany, NY! Explore this delightful 2 bed, 1 bath apartment nestled in Albany’s Center Square. You'll have quick access to downtown Albany's restaurants, shops, and attractions. This apartment features refinished hardwood floors, original moldings, and exposed brick. You will have shared back deck space and pets are allowed upon approval. Month to month lease and additional $100 monthly fee will be charged for heat, gas, hot water, snow and trash removal. Tenants pay for electricity. No smoking is allowed in the apartment and pets are allowed upon approval. Street parking.

Occupied Units

Occupied

2

1 Bed

1 Bath

$1,200

Listed by Nady Dong
Days on market: 421
Welcome to 138 Lancaster st in Albany, NY! Explore this delightful 2 bed, 1 bath apartment nestled in Albany’s Center Square. You'll have quick access to downtown Albany's restaurants, shops, and attractions. This apartment features refinished hardwood floors, original moldings, and exposed brick. Rent covers heat, gas, hot water, and trash removal. You will have shared back deck space and pets are allowed upon approval.

Amenities for 138 Lancaster St

Some units at this address have these amenities. View unit details for more information.

Building
  • Dogs Ok
  • Cats Ok
  • Outdoor Space
Unit Amenities
  • Outdoor Space
  • Hardwood Floor
  • Deck
  • Balcony

Policies at 138 Lancaster St

Dog policy

Allowed 

Cat policy

Allowed 

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About 138 Lancaster St

HomeApartments in AlbanyCenter Square 138 Lancaster St #GARDENUNIT, Albany, NY 12210, USA

Check out this charming property located at 138 Lancaster St, Albany, NY 12210, in the heart of Center Square! This intimate building consists of 3 units, offering 1 and 2-bedroom options, ranging in size from 750 to 1200 square feet. Residents can enjoy beautiful exposed brick, refinished hardwood floors, and street parking. The property is pet-friendly and has a no-smoking policy. Take advantage of the long-term rentals and enjoy the amenities, including a balcony patio, HVAC system, outdoor space, and hardwood floors. With its unique character and convenient location, this property is a great choice for those looking for a comfortable and stylish living space.

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Address details

Units3
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code12210

138 Lancaster St is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 dog parks within 1 mile
  • Outdoor spaces are available at this property
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Wellness

  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • 34 parks nearby
  • This property has patios or balconies for fresh air
  • 6 farmers markets or health food stores nearby

Social life

  • 195 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 78 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 229 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • Area has 34 parks and recreation options

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 138 Lancaster St, Albany, NY 12210, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

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Outdoor space
One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors

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Rent trends in Albany

1-bedroom apartments here are priced about the same as 1-bedrooms in Center Square.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 138 Lancaster St to be 15% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Center Square.

Median rents as of Sep 6 2025.
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Albany
A table of studio rental data trends in Albany
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,094
October 2023$1,078
November 2023$1,162
December 2023$1,289
January 2024$1,294
February 2024$1,247
March 2024$1,281
April 2024$1,255
May 2024$1,192
June 2024$1,149
July 2024$1,168
August 2024$1,055
September 2024$1,109
October 2024$1,282
November 2024$1,247
December 2024$1,212
January 2025$1,371
February 2025$1,490
March 2025$1,257
April 2025$1,176
May 2025$1,117
June 2025$1,137
July 2025$1,178
August 2025$1,245
September 2025$1,225
A table of studio rental data trends in Center Square
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$974
October 2023$1,020
November 2023$1,025
December 2023$1,025
January 2024$1,025
June 2024$1,000
July 2024$1,044
August 2024$1,047
September 2024$1,016
October 2024$1,008
November 2024$1,020
March 2025$1,106
May 2025$1,050
June 2025$1,088
July 2025$1,110
August 2025$1,173
September 2025$1,200

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$46,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $46,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,150.
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Rent history

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Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 138 Lancaster St, Albany, NY.
1 year ago$1,3001 bed1 bath
1 year ago$1,5502 bed1 bath
1 year ago$1,2001 bed1 bath

Schools near 138 Lancaster St

Sheridan Preparatory Academy

400 sheridan ave

albany, NY, 12206

PK, K-5Public
C

Giffen Memorial Elementary School

274 s pearl st

albany, NY, 12202

PK, K-5Public
C

Arbor Hill Elementary School

1 arbor dr

albany, NY, 12207

PK, K-5Public
C

Delaware Community School

43 bertha st

albany, NY, 12209

PK, K-5Public
C

Philip J. Schuyler Achievement Academy

676 clinton ave

albany, NY, 12206

PK, K-5Public
C
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Getting around Albany near 138 Lancaster St

Walking

8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

9/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 138 Lancaster St, Albany

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Parks

8/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

5/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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