
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Schenectady County, NY from $600 (33 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Schenectady County.


Wade Estates

Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments

2010 Curry Rd

Draper Lofts Apartments

Shady Lane Apartments

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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady County Studio Apartments | $1,030 | $805 | $1,633 |
| Schenectady County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,560 | $875 | $2,425 |
| Schenectady County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,967 | $1,085 | $3,450 |
| Schenectady County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,888 | $1,375 | $2,675 |
| Schenectady County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,140 | $1,800 | $2,500 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shady Lane Apartments | Leasing Early-Mid 2026 | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| 916 Kings Rd | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Netherlands Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| Hillcrest Village Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 760 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| State and Clinton | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
| Van Antwerp Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| The Residence at Fort Hunter | D | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Niskayuna Gardens | Niskayuna 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,359 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Schenectady County, NY
As of November 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Schenectady County area is the $1.31 price per square foot 349 Mohawk Ave Model at 349 Mohawk Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $2,200. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 349 Mohawk Ave, Unit 1 | 349 Mohawk Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Washington Square Apartments | The Stockade | 4BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| 651 McClellan St, Unit 651 McClellan St | 651 McClellan St | 3BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 307 Division St, Unit 307 DIVISION ST | 307 Division St | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Indian Brook Apartments | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 1078 Glenwood Blvd, Unit 1078 | 1078 Glenwood Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 633 Hamilton St, Unit 1 | 633 Hamilton St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 1066 Webster St, Unit first floor | 1066 Webster St | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| Shady Lane Apartments | Leasing Early-Mid 2026 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 916 Kings Rd | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,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 $2,130.
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 $515 which is $1,615 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Schenectady County.
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