
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Schenectady County, NY from $600 (31 Rentals)
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Wade Estates

Shady Lane Apartments

Van Buren Apartments

860 Eastern Ave

Draper Lofts Apartments

Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments

Brookview Court Apartments

1330 Union St

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Schenectady County, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Schenectady County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Schenectady County Studio Apartments | $1,172 | $805 | $1,835 |
Schenectady County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,591 | $875 | $2,960 |
Schenectady County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,947 | $1,085 | $3,450 |
Schenectady County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,051 | $1,300 | $2,915 |
Schenectady County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,560 | $842 | $2,300 |
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Cheapest Available Schenectady County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Schenectady County, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Shady Lane Apartments priced from $985. 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 Schenectady County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Shady Lane Apartments | Leasing Earliest Late 2025/Early 2026 | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments | 1BD Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
Brookview Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,144 |
132 Broadway Lofts | Apartment 2E | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
State and Clinton | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,285 |
Van Antwerp Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,319 |
Niskayuna Gardens | Niskayuna 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,359 |
Burdeck Street Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Schenectady County, NY
As of May 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Schenectady County area is the $1.43 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Attached Garage Model at The Reserve at Glenville in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,915. The second greatest value Schenectady County apartment is the 301 Riverside Ave Model at 301 Riverside Ave, Unit 1stfloorback starting at $1,200 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Schenectady County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Reserve at Glenville | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Attached Garage | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
301 Riverside Ave, Unit 1stfloorback | 301 Riverside Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
36-38 Riverview Dr, Unit 36 | 36-38 Riverview Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.58 |
The Residences at Vista Square I & II | Chestnut | 2BR,2BA | $1.79 |
Willowbrook Terrace Apartments | 2x2a | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments | 1BD Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Burdeck Street Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
Van Antwerp Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Shady Lane Apartments | Leasing Earliest Late 2025/Early 2026 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
State and Clinton | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Schenectady County Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Schenectady County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Schenectady County Apartment is $985 at Shady Lane Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Schenectady County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Schenectady County is starting from $1,250 at Shady Lane Apartments.
What is the most affordable Schenectady County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Schenectady County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 132 Broadway Lofts and starts from $1,925.
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