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635 Crane St, Unit 3

635 Crane St
SchenectadyNY12303

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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 $1,183. 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$1,183
Netherlands Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,239

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Schenectady County, NY

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Schenectady County area is the $0.50 price per square foot 208 N Ballston Ave Model at 208 N Ballston Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Schenectady County apartment is the 1019 Fort Hunter Rd Model at 1019 Fort Hunter Rd, Unit 1019 starting at $1,850 with a $1.48 price per square foot . 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.
208 N Ballston Ave, Unit 2208 N Ballston Ave2BR,1BA$0.50
1019 Fort Hunter Rd, Unit 10191019 Fort Hunter Rd2BR,1.5BA$1.48
301 Riverside Ave, Unit Secondfloorfront301 Riverside Ave1BR,1BA$1.41
2100 Curry Rd, Unit Victoria Ct I2100 Curry Rd2BR,1BA$1.40
2216 Curry Rd2216 Curry Rd2BR,1BA$1.40
3 State StThe Alexandria 21BR,1BA$1.30
2156 Curry Rd, Unit APT 22156 Curry Rd2BR,1BA$1.50
3164 Marra Ln, Unit Victoria Ct 4-1BR3164 Marra Ln1BR,1BA$1.47
1751 Eastern Pky, Unit Apt 31751 Eastern Pky1BR,1BA$1.47
2300 Plum St, Unit Front upper2300 Plum St1BR,1BA$1.43

Frequently Asked Questions about Schenectady County

What type of rentals are currently available in Schenectady County?

There are currently 610 Apartments for Rent in Schenectady County, NY with pricing that ranges from $810 to $3,450. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Schenectady County ranging from $850 to $4,000.

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 $850 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,072.

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 $1,400 to $2,725, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $2,550. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $867.

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