Apartment for rent

Pet friendly

5+ Days Ago

278 Lark St #3
278 Lark St #3, Albany, NY 12210, USA

Monthly rent	$1,295
Beds	2
Baths	1
Sqft	900

Monthly rent	$1,295
Beds	2
Baths	1
Sqft	900

5+ Days Ago

Highlights

Pet Friendly

Hardwood floors
White cabinetry
Refrigerator
Washer/dryer hookups
Gas stove
Updated kitchen

Location

278 Lark St #3, Albany, NY 12210, USA|Center Square

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Contact

PMI Capital District

(844) 326-7293 ext. 9183

Property Overview

Attractive value for money and proximity to a highly rated high school combine with an updated interior featuring hardwood floors, white cabinetry, a gas stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer hookups, and built‑in workspace. Strong nearby dining, cultural, and recreation options, plus coworking spots and parks, support both social life and work‑from‑home needs. Outdoor space, pet‑related amenities, and extensive listing photos further enhance everyday convenience and livability.

Things you’ll love

Less expensive
High school nearby
Images Available

Great for

Work-from-home
Pet owners
Social life

Amenities for 278 Lark St #3, Center Square

Apartment Amenities

Hardwood Floor	Modern Bath Fixture
Recently Renovated	Tenant Pays Gas and Electric
Water & Sewer Included

Appliances

In-Unit Laundry	Microwave
Refrigerator	Stainless Steel Appliances
Stove/Oven

Building

Cats OK	Dogs OK
Gas Furnace	Laundry Hookups in Unit
No Smoking	Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned Parking	Outdoor Space
Yard

Services

Lawn Care Included

Trash Removal Included

Other

Cats Negotiable

One Year Lease

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

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed

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About 278 Lark St #3

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278 Lark St #3, Albany, NY 12210, USA

Sweet deal!

This listing is 22% below the median price for 2 bedroom apartments in Center Square.

Historic Lark street location! Nestled in Albany's Center Square neighborhood, enjoy living in this 2 Bedroom/1 bathroom apartment in a great location, near Washington Park, State Capital, State offices and plenty of eateries, bars, and taverns. Close to highways and within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, hospitals, colleges and all that downtown offers! Updated kitchen includes refrigerator, gas stove, microwave, washer/dryer hookups and white cabinetry. Living room with built-in shelves Both bedrooms are a nice size and have hardwood floors. On the bus line. Heating source: Natural Gas/Hot water radiator Public water/sewer. Tenant pays separate utilities - electricity, gas, heat/hot water Landlord pays for trash removal, lawn care, cold water/sewer. Please, no smoking. Non-aggressive pets considered for a non-refundable one-time pet fee of $500 and an additional $50 per month in rent -Lease terms: 12 months minimum -1st month rent and a security deposit (equal to first month rent) are due prior to move-in -Rental application, credit & background check required ($20 background/credit check fee per adult). -$75 leasing fee charged at the beginning of tenancy. -Renters liability insurance required. Available Now! Please contact PMI Capital District's leasing line at 518-375-1518 to schedule a showing -or- Book a showing online here: http schedule-a-tour com lc 0eae8f9038 Listed by: PMI Capital District NYS Licensed Real Estate Brokerage 518-618-6872 www pmicapitaldistrict com By car, located approx.: -3 minutes to the New York State Capitol -3 minutes to University at Albany Downtown Campus -4 minutes to Albany Medical Center -4 minutes to Albany Law School -10 minutes to Regeneron in Rensselaer, NY -12 minutes to HVCC (Hudson Valley Community College) -16 minutes to Latham, NY -16 minutes to Troy, NY -26 minutes to Schenectady, NY On Bus Line

Property highlights

How 278 Lark St, Albany, NY 12210, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive: The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
High school nearby: There is a high school 1 mile away
Images Available: There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space: 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

2-bedroom apartments at 278 Lark St #3 cost about 22% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Albany.

Median rents as of Apr 11 2026.

Center Square

Albany

A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Albany
Month	Median Rent
April 2024	$1,600
May 2024	$1,565
June 2024	$1,542
July 2024	$1,611
August 2024	$1,565
September 2024	$1,588
October 2024	$1,713
November 2024	$1,695
December 2024	$1,736
January 2025	$1,691
February 2025	$1,700
March 2025	$1,603
April 2025	$1,529
May 2025	$1,548
June 2025	$1,520
July 2025	$1,533
August 2025	$1,510
September 2025	$1,523
October 2025	$1,514
November 2025	$1,533
December 2025	$1,537
January 2026	$1,535
February 2026	$1,543
March 2026	$1,584
April 2026	$1,595

A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Center Square
Month	Median Rent
April 2024	$1,500
May 2024	$1,505
June 2024	$1,524
July 2024	$1,525
August 2024	$1,541
September 2024	$1,554
October 2024	$1,585
November 2024	$1,569
December 2024	$1,558
January 2025	$1,565
February 2025	$1,596
March 2025	$1,595
April 2025	$1,569
May 2025	$1,574
June 2025	$1,565
July 2025	$1,543
August 2025	$1,587
September 2025	$1,548
October 2025	$1,532
November 2025	$1,558
December 2025	$1,666
January 2026	$1,652
February 2026	$1,705
March 2026	$1,736
April 2026	$1,675

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$51,800/yr

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Rent history

Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 278 Lark St, Albany, NY.
			Bath
1 year ago	$1,395	2 bed	1 bath
1 year ago	$1,395	2 bed	1 bath
4 years ago	$1,275	2 bed	1 bath

Schools near 278 Lark St #3

Internet available near 278 Lark St #3

Getting around Albany near 278 Lark St #3

Walking

8/10

Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

8/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10

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 278 Lark St #3, Albany

Groceries

9/10

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

9/10

At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10

At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Parks

8/10

Very large amount of park space within a few minutes' walk

Nightlife

9/10

Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

Other units at this address

278 Lark St, Albany, NY

278 Lark St Albany, NY

Occupied

Apt 2

2 Beds

1 Bath

1,040 sqft

$1,395

Assigned Parking • Hardwood Floor • Ceiling Fan • On-Site Laundry • Garden • Deck

Listed by Aydin Alyari-Tabrizi

Days on market: 679

Historic Lark street location! Nestled in Albany's Center Square neighborhood, enjoy living in this 2 Bedroom/1 bathroom apartment in a great location, near Washington Park, State Capital, State offices and plenty of eateries, bars, and taverns. Close to highways and within walking distance to shopping, restaurants, hospitals, colleges and all that downtown offers! Enjoy the private back porch overlooking the quaint, fenced-in shared backyard. Updated kitchen includes refrigerator, gas stove, and white cabinetry. Living room with built-in shelves Both bedrooms are a nice size and have hardwood floors. Recently painted. On the bus line. Heating source: Natural Gas/Hot water radiator Public water/sewer. Tenant pays separate utilities - electricity, gas, heat/hot water Tenant responsible for snow removal. Landlord pays for trash removal, lawn care, cold water/sewer. Please, no smoking. Non-aggressive pets considered for a non-refundable one-time pet fee of $500 and an additional $50 per month in rent -Lease terms: 12 months minimum -1st month rent and a security deposit (equal to first month rent) are due prior to move-in -Rental application, credit & background check required ($20 background/credit check fee per adult). -$75 leasing fee charged at the beginning of tenancy. -Renters liability insurance required. Available Now! Please contact PMI Capital District's leasing line at 518-375-1518 to schedule a showing -or- Book a showing online here: https showmojo com l c389967007 Listed by: PMI Capital District NYS Licensed Real Estate Brokerage 518-618-6872 www pmicapitaldistrict com By car, located approx.: -3 minutes to the New York State Capitol -3 minutes to University at Albany Downtown Campus -4 minutes to Albany Medical Center -4 minutes to Albany Law School -10 minutes to Regeneron in Rensselaer, NY -12 minutes to HVCC (Hudson Valley Community College) -16 minutes to Latham, NY -16 minutes to Troy, NY -26 minutes to Schenectady, NY On Bus Line On Bus Line