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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Exposed brick
- No smoking
- Street parking
- Refinished hardwood floors
Location
138 Lancaster St #GARDENUNIT, Albany, NY 12210, USA|Center Square
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Nady Dong
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Property Overview
The garden unit at 138 Lancaster St offers a blend of charm with its exposed brick and refinished hardwood floors, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Street parking adds convenience, while a no-smoking policy promotes a healthy living environment. Ideal for those seeking a unique space in a vibrant Albany neighborhood.
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
Less expensive- High school nearby
- Outdoor space
Great for
Social life
Wellness
Pet owners
Amenities for 138 Lancaster St, Center Square
Apartment Amenities
| Deck | Hardwood Floor |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 138 Lancaster St
Sweet deal!
This listing is 27% below the median price for 1 bedroom apartments in Center Square.
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.
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
- Less expensive
- Some rentals at this address are cheaper than similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
- Outdoor space
- One or more rentals here have easy access to the outdoors
Address details
| Neighborhood | Center Square |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 12210 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Center Square
1-bedroom apartments at 138 Lancaster St cost about 27% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Albany.
Median rents as of Mar 28 2026.
Center Square
Albany
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,221 |
| May 2024 | $1,275 |
| June 2024 | $1,250 |
| July 2024 | $1,256 |
| August 2024 | $1,225 |
| September 2024 | $1,248 |
| October 2024 | $1,294 |
| November 2024 | $1,307 |
| December 2024 | $1,299 |
| January 2025 | $1,335 |
| February 2025 | $1,374 |
| March 2025 | $1,309 |
| April 2025 | $1,262 |
| May 2025 | $1,257 |
| June 2025 | $1,281 |
| July 2025 | $1,330 |
| August 2025 | $1,329 |
| September 2025 | $1,295 |
| October 2025 | $1,300 |
| November 2025 | $1,302 |
| December 2025 | $1,250 |
| January 2026 | $1,278 |
| February 2026 | $1,279 |
| March 2026 | $1,337 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,119 |
| May 2024 | $1,200 |
| June 2024 | $1,175 |
| July 2024 | $1,200 |
| August 2024 | $1,200 |
| September 2024 | $1,311 |
| October 2024 | $1,312 |
| November 2024 | $1,285 |
| December 2024 | $1,282 |
| January 2025 | $1,318 |
| February 2025 | $1,283 |
| March 2025 | $1,215 |
| April 2025 | $1,283 |
| May 2025 | $1,229 |
| June 2025 | $1,266 |
| July 2025 | $1,302 |
| August 2025 | $1,224 |
| September 2025 | $1,150 |
| October 2025 | $1,245 |
| November 2025 | $1,327 |
| December 2025 | $1,356 |
| January 2026 | $1,373 |
| February 2026 | $1,349 |
| March 2026 | $1,411 |
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Can I afford to live at 138 Lancaster St #GARDENUNIT?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$42,000/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $42,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,050.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 months ago | $1,500 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,300 | 1 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,550 | 2 bed | 1 bath | ||
| 1 year ago | $1,200 | 1 bed | 1 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 #GARDENUNIT
Walking
8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.
Driving
6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate 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 #GARDENUNIT, 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 15-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 15-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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Dunkin'
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Dove + Deer
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Palais Royale
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Cafe Hollywood
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Oh Bar
304 Lark St
Susies
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Great Exbaketations Bakery, LLC
240 State St
Rustic Gourmet
138 Washington Ave
Great Exbaketations Bakery
Ballistic Shrimp
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Sweet Expressions
Lincoln Park
Washington Park
Schuyler Mansion
Park
Park
El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant II Inc
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Hamilton Street Cafe
317 Hamilton St
Merchants Restaurant Service Co
258 State St
Tighe's Bistro Americain
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PRIME AT THE PLAZA
1 Empire State Plz
Core 1
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