Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Schenectady, NY (95 Rentals)

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Apartments for rent in Schenectady that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

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Sheridan
Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
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Sheridan

1275 Gerling StSchenectady, NY 12309
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The Residences at Vista Square I & II
Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
$40 Monthly Pet Rent - One time nonrefundable pet fee of $350, $40 per pet per month.
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The Residences at Vista Square I & II

1410 Curry RdSchenectady, NY 12306
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Draper Lofts Apartments
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$40 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Draper Lofts Apartments

901 Draper AveSchenectady, NY 12306
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Netherlands Village
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2 Pet Limit - We allow cats, no dogs. $25 monthly rent per cat.
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Netherlands Village

1455 Dorwaldt BlvdSchenectady, NY 12308
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Hampton Run
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2 Pet Limit
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Hampton Run

14 Glenridge RdSchenectady, NY 12302
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The Wedgeway
Pet Friendly
$300 Fee
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The Wedgeway

271-277 State StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Court Royale
Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
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Court Royale

4208-4219 Court Royale StSchenectady, NY 12304
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Electric City
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$50 Monthly Pet Rent - 2 Pet Limit
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Electric City

240 State StSchenectady, NY 12305
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River House Apartments
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Pet Interview Required - 2 Pet Limit
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River House Apartments

221 Harborside DrSchenectady, NY 12305
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Shady Lane Apartments
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1 Pet Limit - Management Approval and Registration Needed.
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Shady Lane Apartments

133 Saratoga RdSchenectady, NY 12302
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Wade Estates
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2 Pet Limit - $300 per cat nonrefundable deposit plus $30 per cat pet rent.
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Wade Estates

15 Lafayette StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Van Buren Apartments
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2 Pet Limit - $300 per cat nonrefundable deposit plus $30 per cat pet rent.
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Van Buren Apartments

2150 Eastern PkySchenectady, NY 12309
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Wade Towers & Garden Apartments
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$300 per cat nonrefundable deposit plus $30 per cat pet rent. - $30 Monthly Pet Rent
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Wade Towers & Garden Apartments

10 Queens DrSchenectady, NY 12304
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13 State Street Apartments
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$200 Deposit
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13 State Street Apartments

13 State StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Kelsey Commons
Pet FriendlyCats Allowed
2 Pet Limit
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Kelsey Commons

2301 Cambridge RdSchenectady, NY 12304
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Parkside View
Pet Friendly
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Parkside View

920 Albany StSchenectady, NY 12307
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118 Jay St
Pet Friendly
1 Pet Limit
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118 Jay St

118 Jay StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Edison Apartments
Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
2 Pet Limit - We allow cats, max of (2) pet apartment. There is a non-refundable pet fee of $300.00, per pet, due at move in and a monthly pet rent of $25.00, per pet.
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Edison Apartments

110-114 Union StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Hillside Crossing
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Hillside Crossing

736 Albany StSchenectady, NY 12307
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Mohawk Village
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2 Pet Limit - 25.00 monthly pet fee (per pet) and a $300.00 one time non-refundable fee (per pet) due at move in.
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Mohawk Village

3 Okara DrSchenectady, NY 12303
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John Glen House
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John Glen House

58 Washington AveSchenectady, NY 12305
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One 11 Liberty Street
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2 Pet Limit - $300 for 1 cat and $500 for 2 cats non-refundable.
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One 11 Liberty Street

111 Liberty StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Schaffer Heights Senior Apartments
Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
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Schaffer Heights Senior Apartments

107 Nott TerSchenectady, NY 12308
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Colonial Commons Apartments
Pet Friendly
Pet Interview Required - 1 Pet Limit
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Colonial Commons Apartments

1419 Erie BlvdSchenectady, NY 12305
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242 Broadway
Pet Friendly
$300 for 1 and $400 for 2 - $25 Monthly Pet Rent
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242 Broadway

242 BroadwaySchenectady, NY 12305
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Helderberg Village
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Pet Interview Required - 1 Pet Limit
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Helderberg Village

1760 Helderberg AveSchenectady, NY 12306
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Carman Ridge Apartments
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One time non refundable fee of $350. One pet per unit. - $25 Monthly Pet Rent
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Carman Ridge Apartments

3760 Carman RdSchenectady, NY 12303
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Schenectady, NY Local Guide

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Pet Friendliest Schenectady Apartments for Rent

The Schenectady Apartment community with the highest ApartmentHomeLiving.com Lifestyle Score for Pet Friendliness is Wade Estates in the Seward Place neighborhood with a Pet Friendliness rating of 4 of 4. River House Apartments in the Outer Schenectady neighborhood ranks second in Pet Friendliness with a score of 3.8 of 4. Here is today’s list of the most Pet Friendly Schenectady apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingPet RatingNeighborhoodPriced From
Wade Estates4/4Seward Place$825
River House Apartments3.8/4Outer Schenectady$1,400
The Wedgeway3.6/4Seward Place$1,549
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments3.4/4Seward Place$1,125
Court Royale3.2/4Outer Schenectady$1,555

Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Schenectady, NY

The lowest priced Schenectady apartment at a property that allows pets is the Leasing Early-Mid 2026 1 Bed Model at Shady Lane Apartments starting from $1,085. The second cheapest Schenectady Pet Friendly apartment is the 1BD Apartments Model at Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,125 in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Schenectady apartments.

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Shady Lane ApartmentsLeasing Early-Mid 2026$1,085
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments1BD Apartments$1,125
HampshireStudio$1,215
Sheridan1 BR$1,300
Court Royale2 Bedroom$1,555
Hampton RunOne Bedroom Small$1,769
Electric CityEdison$1,770
Glen Esk Apartments202$1,810
State and Clinton2 Bedroom A$1,885
The Residences at Vista Square I & IIBirch$2,250

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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.

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Getting Around Schenectady, NY

Walk Score®

63 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

48 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

27 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Schenectady Apartments

How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Schenectady Apartment?

The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Schenectady is $1,802.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Schenectady Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Schenectady is a 2,800 square feet unit starting from $2,100 at 140 Clinton St.

What is the average size for Schenectady Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Schenectady is currently at 812 sq ft.

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