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

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property at 860 Eastern Ave

860 Eastern Ave

SchenectadyNY12308

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Rotterdam Apartments
1 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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4310-4351 Angela Ct
1 Bedroom Apartments

4310-4351 Angela Ct

4310-4351 Angela CtSchenectady, NY 12304
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Hillside Crossing
1 to 2 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 3 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shady Lane ApartmentsLeasing Earliest Late 2025/Early 20261BR,1BA$985
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments1BD Apartments1BR,1BA$1,125
Brookview Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,144
132 Broadway LoftsApartment 2E1BR,1BA$1,225
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,285
Van Antwerp Village Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,319
Niskayuna GardensNiskayuna 1 BR1BR,1BA$1,359
Burdeck Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Reserve at Glenville2 Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Attached Garage2BR,2BA$1.43
301 Riverside Ave, Unit 1stfloorback301 Riverside Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
36-38 Riverview Dr, Unit 3636-38 Riverview Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.58
The Residences at Vista Square I & IIChestnut2BR,2BA$1.79
Willowbrook Terrace Apartments2x2a2BR,2BA$1.60
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments1BD Apartments1BR,1BA$1.25
Burdeck Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.78
Van Antwerp Village Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
Shady Lane ApartmentsLeasing Earliest Late 2025/Early 20261BR,1BA$1.30
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,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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