Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Schenectady, NY (91 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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13 State Street Apartments
Pet Friendly
$200 Deposit
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13 State Street Apartments

13 State StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Kelsey Commons
Pet Friendly
2 Pet Limit
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Kelsey Commons

2301 Cambridge RdSchenectady, NY 12304

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Parkside View
Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
Pets allowed. - Other Pets Allowed
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Parkside View

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

118 Jay StSchenectady, NY 12305
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One 11 Liberty Street
Pet Friendly
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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Edison Apartments
Pet Friendly
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Edison Apartments

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

736 Albany StSchenectady, NY 12307
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Mohawk Village
Pet Friendly
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Mohawk Village

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

58 Washington AveSchenectady, 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
Pet Friendly
Pet Interview Required - 1 Pet Limit
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Helderberg Village

1760 Helderberg AveSchenectady, NY 12306
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Ridgefield West
Pet Friendly
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Ridgefield West

721 Burdeck StSchenectady, NY 12306
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Carman Ridge Apartments
Pet Friendly
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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Maple Pine Manor
Pet Friendly Some Pets Allowed.
Pets Allowed - Other Pets Allowed
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Maple Pine Manor

325 Duanesburg RdSchenectady, NY 12306
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Summit at Glenwyck
Pet Friendly
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Summit at Glenwyck

150 Dutch Meadows LnSchenectady, NY 12302
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Pine Grove Apartment
Pet Friendly
$25 Monthly Pet Rent - $250 Fee
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Pine Grove Apartment

3109 Carman RdSchenectady, NY 12303
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Nott’s Landing West
Pet Friendly
$25 Monthly Pet Rent - 1 Pet Limit
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Nott’s Landing West

2370-2384 Nott St ESchenectady, NY 12309
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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$1,300
Court Royale3.2/4Outer Schenectady$1,565

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 1 Bedroom Model at Netherlands Village, which is a 1 Bed starting at $1,220 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
Netherlands Village1 Bedroom$1,220
HampshireStudio$1,220
Sheridan1 BR$1,300
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A$1,335
The WedgewayOne Bedroom$1,549
The Residences at Vista Square I & IIAspen$1,550
Court Royale2 Bedroom$1,565
Hampton RunOne Bedroom Small$1,789
The Flats at Crossgates1BR/1.0BA$2,320

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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®

62 / 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 $1,714.

What is the largest Pet Friendly Schenectady Apartment for rent?

Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Schenectady is a 1,675 square feet unit starting from $1,400 at River House Apartments.

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 697 sq ft.

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