2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Schenectady, NY (212 Rentals)

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1086 Wendell Ave

SchenectadyNY12308
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Mont Pleasant Commons
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Mont Pleasant Commons

1502 Chrisler AveSchenectady, NY 12303
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122 Park Pl
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122 Park Pl

122 Park PlSchenectady, NY 12305
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7 Union St
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7 Union St

7 Union StSchenectady, NY 12305
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7 N Ferry St
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7 N Ferry St

7 N Ferry StSchenectady, NY 12305

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824 Union St
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824 Union St

824 Union StSchenectady, NY 12308
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2 N Ferry St
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2 N Ferry St

2 N Ferry StSchenectady, NY 12305
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1205 Union St
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1205 Union St

1205 Union StSchenectady, NY 12308
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912 Dean St
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912 Dean St

912 Dean StSchenectady, NY 12309
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492 Twelfth St
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492 Twelfth St

492 Twelfth StSchenectady, NY 12306
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150 Front St
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150 Front St

150 Front StSchenectady, NY 12305
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230 Union St
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230 Union St

230 Union StSchenectady, NY 12305
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105 Front St
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105 Front St

105 Front StSchenectady, NY 12305
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461 Shannon St
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461 Shannon St

461 Shannon StSchenectady, NY 12306
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1705 Guilderland Ave
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1705 Guilderland Ave

1705 Guilderland AveSchenectady, NY 12306
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Largest Available Schenectady 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Schenectady, NY is found at Rivers Ledge Apartments and is 1,400 square feet priced from $2,900. The Lofts at Frog Alley in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,392 square feet and currently listed start at $2,677. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Schenectady:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Rivers Ledge ApartmentsUnit D (Apt. 202 & 203)1,400 Sq Ft$2,900
The Lofts at Frog AlleyPollard1,392 Sq Ft$2,677
Hampton RunTwo Bedroom Large1,361 Sq Ft$2,150
The WedgewayTwo Bedroom1,348 Sq Ft$1,899
The Reserve at Glenville2 Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Attached Garage1,337 Sq Ft$1,945
Electric City ApartmentsCentral1,296 Sq Ft$2,145
Van Antwerp Village Apartments2 Bedroom/2 Bath Presidential1,200 Sq Ft$1,679
Niskayuna GardensNiskayuna 2 with Den1,100 Sq Ft$1,599
2370 Curry Rd2 bd 2 bth/2nd Floor1,100 Sq Ft$2,050
Willowbrook Terrace Apartments2x2b956 Sq Ft$1,650

Cheapest Available Schenectady 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of March 21, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Schenectady, NY is the 2 Bedroom Model starting from $1,289 at Netherlands Village in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood. The second most affordable Schenectady 2 Bedroom is the Two Bedroom- 975 sqft Model at Hillcrest Village Apartment Homes starting at $1,405 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Schenectady is currently $1,871. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Schenectady:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Netherlands Village2 Bedroom$1,289
Hillcrest Village Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom- 975 sqft$1,405
Guilderland Court2BR/1.0BA$1,450
Niskayuna GardensNiskayuna 2 BR$1,499
Van Antwerp Village Apartments2 Bedroom/1.5 Bath Executive$1,579
Willowbrook Terrace Apartments2x2b$1,650
State and Clinton2 Bedroom A$1,650

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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 2 Bedroom Schenectady Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Schenectady with 2 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Schenectady is at Netherlands Village listed at $1,289.

How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Schenectady Apartment?

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Schenectady is $1,871.

What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Schenectady Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Schenectady is a 1,400 square feet unit starting from $2,900 at Rivers Ledge Apartments.

What is the average size for Schenectady 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Schenectady is currently 1,049 sq ft.

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