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

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Rotterdam Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rotterdam Apartments

3160 Marra LnRotterdam, NY 12306
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Kelsey Commons
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kelsey Commons

2301 Cambridge RdSchenectady, NY 12304
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Parkside View
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside View

920 Albany StSchenectady, NY 12307
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Lent Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lent Court

3 Lent CtSchenectady, NY 12306
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118 Jay St
1 Bedroom Apartments

118 Jay St

118 Jay StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Edison Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edison Apartments

110-114 Union StSchenectady, NY 12305
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4310-4351 Angela Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4310-4351 Angela Ct

4310-4351 Angela CtSchenectady, NY 12304
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Hillside Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Crossing

736 Albany StSchenectady, NY 12307
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148 Clinton St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

148 Clinton St

148 Clinton StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Redburn Stockade
1 Bedroom Apartments

Redburn Stockade

4 Union StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Northside Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Northside Village

2450 Van Vranken AveSchenectady, NY 12308
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John Glen House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

John Glen House

58 Washington AveSchenectady, NY 12305
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The Foster
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Foster

508 State StSchenectady, NY 12305
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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 $1,085. 916 Kings Rd in the Outer Schenectady neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Schenectady County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shady Lane ApartmentsLeasing Early-Mid 20261BR,1BA$1,085
916 Kings Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments1BD Apartments1BR,1BA$1,125
Netherlands Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,209
Brookview Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,213
HampshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,220
Hillcrest Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 760 sqft1BR,1BA$1,280
Sheridan1 BR1BR,1BA$1,300
Van Antwerp Village Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,349

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Schenectady County, NY

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Schenectady County area is the $1.13 price per square foot 301 Riverside Ave Model at 301 Riverside Ave, Unit 2 fl front in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Schenectady County apartment is the The Stockade Model at Washington Square Apartments starting at $2,060 with a $1.58 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
301 Riverside Ave, Unit 2 fl front301 Riverside Ave1BR,1BA$1.13
Washington Square ApartmentsThe Stockade4BR,2BA$1.58
826 Hampton Ave, Unit 2nd Floor826 Hampton Ave3BR,1BA$1.50
1809 Van Vranken Ave, Unit Front unit1809 Van Vranken Ave3BR,1BA$1.43
Willowbrook Terrace Apartments2x2a2BR,2BA$1.73
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments1BD Apartments1BR,1BA$1.25
Van Antwerp Village Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
Shady Lane ApartmentsLeasing Early-Mid 20261BR,1BA$1.43
Hillcrest Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 760 sqft1BR,1BA$1.68
916 Kings Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.47

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Schenectady County Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Schenectady County?

The cheapest apartment in Schenectady County is Shady Lane Apartments which is listed at $1,085, while the average apartment in Schenectady County costs $2,232.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Schenectady County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Schenectady County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Schenectady County?

Cheap apartments in Schenectady County have an average cost of $2,060 which is $172 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Schenectady County.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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