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property at 6 Harvard St

6 Harvard St

SchenectadyNY12304

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property at 1504 Union St

1504 Union St

SchenectadyNY12309

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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
Brookview Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,157

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altamont, NY and Nearby

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Altamont area is the $1.37 price per square foot Executive Loft 2BR Model at Electric City in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $2,975. 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$1.37
Washington Square ApartmentsSHARED 4BR unit4BR,2BA$0.64
2965 West Old State RoadTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.64
1700 Designer Residences NorthTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.75
Serafini Village2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.74
Westmere Village - Independent Senior LivingOne Bedroom One Full Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
Carpenter Village ApartmentsB-KR2BR,1BA$1.57
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments1BD Apartments1BR,1BA$1.25
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.70
916 Kings Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Altamont

What type of rentals are currently available in Altamont?

There are currently 46 Apartments for Rent in Altamont, NY with pricing that ranges from $805 to $4,175. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Altamont ranging from $700 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Altamont?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Altamont ranges from $700 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,087.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Altamont?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Altamont range from $1,920 to $3,440, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $3,295. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,060.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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Written by: Bobbi Jackson

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