Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in Schenectady, NY (97 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in Schenectady that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!

Netherlands Village

The Residences at Vista Square I & II

State and Clinton

Draper Lofts Apartments

Glen Esk Apartments
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Court Royale Apartments

Electric City

Hampshire Apartments

Shady Lane Apartments

The Lofts at Frog Alley

Wellington Gardens

Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments

132 Broadway Lofts
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The Residence at Fort Hunter

Van Buren Apartments

Wade Estates

Wade Towers & Garden Apartments
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553 Mumford St

1270 Main St

Edison Apartments

Mohawk Village

1675 Avenue B - Franklin School Apartments

One 11 Liberty Street

Schaffer Heights Senior Apartments

Colonial Commons Apartments

242 Broadway

Helderberg Village

Graystone Apartments
Schenectady, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Schenectady?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Schenectady Pet Friendly Studio Apartments | $1,157 | $805 | $1,721 |
Schenectady Pet Friendly 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,593 | $875 | $3,072 |
Schenectady Pet Friendly 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $1,085 | $3,450 |
Schenectady Pet Friendly 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,038 | $1,300 | $2,675 |
Schenectady Pet Friendly 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,830 | $1,600 | $2,060 |
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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 Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
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Wade Estates | 4/4 | Seward Place | $825 |
River House Apartments | 3.8/4 | Outer Schenectady | $1,400 |
The Wedgeway | 3.6/4 | Seward Place | $1,549 |
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments | 3.4/4 | Seward Place | $1,125 |
Court Royale Apartments | 3/4 | Outer Schenectady | $1,535 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Schenectady, NY
The lowest priced Schenectady apartment at a property that allows pets is the Leasing Earliest Late 2025/Early 2026 1 Bed Model at Shady Lane Apartments starting from $985. 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 Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
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Shady Lane Apartments | Leasing Earliest Late 2025/Early 2026 | $985 |
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments | 1BD Apartments | $1,125 |
State and Clinton | 1 Bedroom A | $1,285 |
Van Antwerp Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | $1,319 |
The Lofts at Frog Alley | Shortell | $1,633 |
Hampton Run | One Bedroom Small | $1,769 |
Glen Esk Apartments | 102 | $1,810 |
2370 Curry Rd | 2 bd 2 bth/2nd Floor | $2,050 |
Electric City | Executive Loft 2BR | $3,095 |
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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 $1,691.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Schenectady Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Schenectady is a 2,177 square feet unit starting from $1,705 at Electric City.
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 669 sq ft.
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