Cheap Homes for Rent in Schenectady County, NY from $900 (6 Rentals)

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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922 State St

SchenectadyNY12307

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Cheapest Available Schenectady County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Schenectady County, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at College Suites at Washington Square in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood priced from $867. Brookview Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,172. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Schenectady County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Suites at Washington Square4 Bedroom/2 Bath4BR,2BA$867
Brookview Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,172
Netherlands Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,239

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Schenectady County, NY

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Schenectady County area is the $0.16 price per square foot 1822 Guilderland Ave Model at 1822 Guilderland Ave, Unit 2 floor back apt in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Schenectady County apartment is the 4 Bedroom 2 Bath (MF) Model at College Suites at Washington Square starting at $2,163 with a $1.66 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.
1822 Guilderland Ave, Unit 2 floor back apt1822 Guilderland Ave3BR,1BA$0.16
College Suites at Washington Square4 Bedroom 2 Bath (MF)4BR,2BA$1.66
9210 Mariaville Rd9210 Mariaville Rd2BR,1.5BA$1.31
2600 Duanesburg Rd, Unit 32600 Duanesburg Rd2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Willowbrook Terrace Apartments2x2a2BR,2BA$1.50
netZero Village2BR+Study, 3rd Floor2BR,1BA$1.73
Hillcrest Village Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom- 975 sqft2BR,1BA$1.52
Wellington GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.74
2156 Curry Rd, Unit 22156 Curry Rd2BR,1BA$1.63
Van Antwerp Village Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.75

Frequently Asked Questions about Schenectady County

What type of rentals are currently available in Schenectady County?

There are currently 602 Apartments for Rent in Schenectady County, NY with pricing that ranges from $810 to $3,450. There are also 26 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Schenectady County ranging from $900 to $4,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Schenectady County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Schenectady County ranges from $900 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,874.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Schenectady County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Schenectady County range from $1,500 to $2,725, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $1,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $867.

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