2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Schenectady, NY (228 Rentals)

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619 Union St, Unit 4
$1,585

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Base Rent$1,585

Total Monthly Price$1,585
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619 Union St, Unit 4

619 Union StSchenectady, NY 12305
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1019 Fort Hunter Rd, Unit 1019
$1,750

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Base Rent$1,750

Total Monthly Price$1,750
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1019 Fort Hunter Rd, Unit 1019

1019 Fort Hunter RdSchenectady, NY 12303
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2216 Curry Rd
$1,350 - $1,400

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Base Rent$1,350 - $1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,350 - $1,400
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2216 Curry Rd

2216 Curry RdSchenectady, NY 12303
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property at 3587 Carman Rd
$1,645

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Base Rent$1,645

Total Monthly Price$1,645
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3587 Carman Rd, Unit A

3587 Carman Rd
SchenectadyNY12303
property at 1200 Hillside Ave
$2,100

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Base Rent$2,100

Total Monthly Price$2,100
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1200 Hillside Ave, Unit 407

1200 Hillside Ave
SchenectadyNY12309
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property at 3157 Carman Rd
$1,700

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Base Rent$1,700

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3157 Carman Rd

SchenectadyNY12303
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834 Union St
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834 Union St

834 Union StSchenectady, NY 12308
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2451 Crosstown
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2451 Crosstown

2451 Albany RdSchenectady, NY 12304
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21 N College St
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21 N College St

21 N College StSchenectady, NY 12305
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1461 State St
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1461 State St

1461 State StSchenectady, NY 12304
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1309 State St
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1309 State St

1309 State StSchenectady, NY 12304

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Largest Available Schenectady 2 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Schenectady, NY is found at Hampton Run and is 1,361 square feet priced from $2,180. The Reserve at Glenville in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,337 square feet and currently listed start at $2,000. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Schenectady:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Hampton RunTwo Bedroom Large1,361 Sq Ft$2,180
The Reserve at Glenville2 Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Attached Garage1,337 Sq Ft$2,000
Rilassare at Rivers LedgeUnit Type I1,160 Sq Ft$2,315
2370 Curry Rd2 bd 2 bth/2nd Floor1,100 Sq Ft$2,050
Niskayuna GardensNiskayuna 2 with Den1,100 Sq Ft$1,659
State and Clinton2 Bedroom C1,007 Sq Ft$1,695
Willowbrook Terrace Apartments2x2a1,000 Sq Ft$1,650
Brookview Court Apartments2 Bedroom800 Sq Ft$1,382
The Residence at Fort HunterD780 Sq Ft$1,350
College Suites at Washington Square2 Bedroom/1 Bath760 Sq Ft$986

Cheapest Available Schenectady 2 Bedroom Apartments

As of September 20, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Schenectady, NY is the 2BR/1.0BA Model starting from $1,250 at 189/348 Dolan Drive . The second most affordable Schenectady 2 Bedroom is the 2 Bedroom Model at Netherlands Village starting at $1,289 in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Schenectady is currently $1,867. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Schenectady:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
189/348 Dolan Drive2BR/1.0BA$1,250
Netherlands Village2 Bedroom$1,289
The Residence at Fort HunterD$1,350
Brookview Court Apartments2 Bedroom$1,382
Niskayuna GardensNiskayuna 2 BR$1,559
Willowbrook Terrace Apartments2x2a$1,650
State and Clinton2 Bedroom C$1,695

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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 189/348 Dolan Drive listed at $1,250.

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

The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Schenectady is $1,867.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Schenectady is a 1,361 square feet unit starting from $2,180 at Hampton Run.

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

The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Schenectady is currently 1,066 sq ft.

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