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6 Harvard St

SchenectadyNY12304

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Niskayuna, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Niskayuna Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Niskayuna, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Hillcrest Village Apartment Homes in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood priced from $1,240. Netherlands Village in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,270. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Niskayuna apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hillcrest Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 760 sqft1BR,1BA$1,240
Netherlands Village1 Bedroom Den1BR,1BA$1,270
Niskayuna GardensNiskayuna 1 BR1BR,1BA$1,299
Tall Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,375
Van Antwerp Village Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,379

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Niskayuna, NY and Nearby

As of February 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Niskayuna area is the $1.20 price per square foot 1544 Union St Model at 1544 Union St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Niskayuna apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Attached Garage Model at The Reserve at Glenville starting at $1,865 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Niskayuna apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1544 Union St, Unit 21544 Union St3BR,1BA$1.20
The Reserve at Glenville2 Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Attached Garage2BR,2BA$1.39
1039 Palmer Ave, Unit 1037 Palmer Avenue1039 Palmer Ave3BR,1BA$1.45
Willowbrook Terrace Apartments2x2a2BR,2BA$1.73
1616 Rugby Rd, Unit Unit 21616 Rugby Rd3BR,1BA$1.36
Hampton RunOne Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$1.98
315 McClellan St, Unit 2R315 McClellan St1BR,1BA$1.21
Van Antwerp Village Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.72
Hillcrest Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 760 sqft1BR,1BA$1.63
Niskayuna GardensDalewood 1BR Den1BR,1BA$2.00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Niskayuna

What type of rentals are currently available in Niskayuna?

There are currently 312 Apartments for Rent in Niskayuna, NY with pricing that ranges from $810 to $3,450. There are also 40 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Niskayuna ranging from $800 to $3,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Niskayuna ranges from $800 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,747.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Niskayuna range from $1,295 to $2,675, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,195 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,499 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,795.

Expert Rental Resources

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