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SchenectadyNY12304

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The Foster
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Foster

508 State StSchenectady, NY 12305
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1504 Union St

SchenectadyNY12309

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Helderberg Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Helderberg Village

1760 Helderberg AveSchenectady, NY 12306
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Altamont, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Altamont Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Altamont, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Brandywine Apartments in the Dunes neighborhood priced from $1,114. Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Altamont apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brandywine ApartmentsHUD Subsidized - 1 BR1BR,1BA$1,114
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments1BD Apartments1BR,1BA$1,125
Park Guilderland Apartment HomesStudio - 550 sqft1BR,1BA$1,150
Brookview Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,156
916 Kings Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,265

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altamont, NY and Nearby

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Altamont area is the $1.42 price per square foot Executive Loft 2BR Model at Electric City in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $3,090. The second greatest value Altamont apartment is the SHARED 4BR unit Model at Washington Square Apartments starting at $842 with a $0.64 price per square foot in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Altamont apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Electric CityExecutive Loft 2BR2BR,2.5BA$1.42
Washington Square ApartmentsSHARED 4BR unit4BR,2BA$0.64
1700 Designer Residences SouthModel B12BR,2BA$1.80
2965 West Old State RoadTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.64
1700 Designer Residences NorthTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.75
Westmere Village - Independent Senior LivingOne Bedroom One Full Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments1BD Apartments1BR,1BA$1.25
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.52
Burdeck Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.74
916 Kings Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.69

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Getting Around Altamont, NY

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28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Altamont Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Altamont Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Altamont Apartment is $1,114 at Brandywine Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Altamont Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Altamont is starting from $1,369 at Brookview Court Apartments.

What is the most affordable Altamont Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Altamont Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 1700 Designer Residences North and starts from $2,400.

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