1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Schenectady, NY (276 Rentals)

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426 State St
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426 State St

426 State StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Elmer Gardens
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Elmer Gardens

90 Elmer AveSchenectady, NY 12308
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122 Park Pl
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122 Park Pl

122 Park PlSchenectady, NY 12305
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1005 State St
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1005 State St

1005 State StSchenectady, NY 12307
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215 Green St
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215 Green St

215 Green StSchenectady, NY 12305
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7 N College St
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7 N College St

7 N College StSchenectady, NY 12305
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32 N College St
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32 N College St

32 N College StSchenectady, NY 12305
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404 Union St
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404 Union St

404 Union StSchenectady, NY 12305
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111 N College St
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111 N College St

111 N College StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Schenectady, NY Local Guide

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Largest Available Schenectady 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Schenectady, NY is found at The Wedgeway Apartments in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood and is 1,035 square feet priced from $1,549. Niskayuna Gardens has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 900 square feet and currently listed start at $1,399. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Schenectady:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Wedgeway Apartments1BR/1.0BA1,035 Sq Ft$1,549
Niskayuna GardensNiskayuna 1BR Den900 Sq Ft$1,399
The Residences at Vista Square I & IIMaple877 Sq Ft$1,800
The Reserve at Glenville1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Detached Garage868 Sq Ft$1,640
Mohawk VillageLarge 1 Bedroom850 Sq Ft$1,318
Electric City ApartmentsProctor818 Sq Ft$1,743
Rilassare at Rivers LedgeUnit Type H810 Sq Ft$1,750
The Lofts at Frog Alley1BR/1.0BA765 Sq Ft$1,695
Hillcrest Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 760 sqft760 Sq Ft$1,295
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A695 Sq Ft$1,295

Cheapest Available Schenectady 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of April 28, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Schenectady, NY is the 1 Bedroom Model starting from $1,198 at Brookview Court Apartments . The second most affordable Schenectady 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom Model at Netherlands Village starting at $1,239 in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Schenectady is currently $1,469. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Schenectady:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Brookview Court Apartments1 Bedroom$1,198
Netherlands Village1 Bedroom$1,239
Hillcrest Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 760 sqft$1,295
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A$1,295
Niskayuna GardensNiskayuna 1 BR$1,299
Mohawk VillageLarge 1 Bedroom$1,318
Tall Oaks Apartments1 Bedroom$1,375
The Wedgeway Apartments1BR/1.0BA$1,549

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Schenectady Overview

Located a short distance from the New York state capital of Albany, Schenectady is a jewel of the Empire State. Roughly translated to mean 'among the pines', this scenic natural hotspot offers much in the way of city amenities and job opportunities.

Why live in Schenectady, NY?

Flush with historic hotspots and home to both Price Chopper Supermarkets as well as the New York Lottery headquarters, this on-the-move blue collar locale is a great place to raise a family or expand a career. Offering much in the way of natural splendor and scenic architecture, Schenectady apartments remain a popular draw for many in the upstate New York vicinity.

Schenectady, NY
Population: 65,575

Ranked #571

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Schenectady Apartments

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Schenectady Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Schenectady is $1,469.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Schenectady Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Schenectady is a 1,035 square feet unit starting from $1,549 at The Wedgeway Apartments.

What is the average size for Schenectady 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Schenectady is currently 697 sq ft.

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