Cheap Apartments for Rent in Schenectady County, NY from $500 (27 Rentals)

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1584 Van Vranken Ave, Unit R1
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1584 Van Vranken Ave, Unit R1

1584 Van Vranken AveSchenectady, NY 12308
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Rotterdam Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rotterdam Apartments

3160 Marra LnRotterdam, NY 12306
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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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Edison Senior Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edison Senior Apartments

1310 Princetown RdSchenectady, NY 12306
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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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Cheapest Available Schenectady County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Schenectady County, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Brookview Court Apartments priced from $1,210. Netherlands Village in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,220. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Schenectady County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookview Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,210
Netherlands Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,220
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,295
The Residence at Fort Hunter1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,325
Van Antwerp Village Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,349

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Schenectady County, NY

As of February 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Schenectady County area is the $1.20 price per square foot 1544 Union St Model at 1544 Union St, Unit 2 in the starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Schenectady County apartment is the Apartment 3B Model at 132 Broadway Lofts starting at $2,045 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Seward Place 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.
1544 Union St, Unit 21544 Union St3BR,1BA$1.20
132 Broadway LoftsApartment 3B3BR,1BA$1.38
The Reserve at Glenville2 Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Attached Garage2BR,2BA$1.39
30 Jay St, Unit 30 Jay30 Jay St2BR,1BA$1.54
1039 Palmer Ave, Unit 1037 Palmer Avenue1039 Palmer Ave3BR,1BA$1.45
113 Victory Ave - Schuyler Labar, Unit First floor113 Victory Ave - Schuyler Labar3BR,1BA$1.00
1616 Rugby Rd, Unit 21616 Rugby Rd3BR,1BA$1.36
315 McClellan St, Unit 2R315 McClellan St1BR,1BA$1.21
Van Antwerp Village Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.69
Hillcrest Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 760 sqft1BR,1BA$1.63

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 Brookview Court Apartments which is listed at $1,210, while the average apartment in Schenectady County costs $1,800.

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 2 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 $180 which is $1,620 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Schenectady County.

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