
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Schenectady Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY from $970 (32 Rentals)


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Draper Lofts Apartments

834 Union St

1102-1108 Barrett St

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1751 Eastern Pky, Unit Apt 3

Netherlands Village

Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments
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3 State St

Sheridan

132 Broadway Lofts

State and Clinton

River House Apartments

13 State Street Apartments

118 Jay St

One 11 Liberty Street
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Hillside Crossing

Redburn Stockade

148 Clinton St

Northside Village

John Glen House

Edison Apartments

The Foster

Colonial Commons Apartments
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Stateside Lofts

378 Ballston Rd

378 Ballston Rd

The Residences at Fox Meadow

Niskayuna Gardens

222 S Ten Broeck St

Scotia Manor Luxury Apartments
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Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Schenectady?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Schenectady Studio Apartments | $1,032 | $825 | $1,280 |
Downtown Schenectady 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,499 | $970 | $2,034 |
| Downtown Schenectady 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $986 | $3,450 |
| Downtown Schenectady 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,947 | $1,500 | $2,725 |
| Downtown Schenectady 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,424 | $750 | $2,163 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Schenectady Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Schenectady?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Schenectady is Netherlands Village which is listed at $1,239, while the average apartment in Downtown Schenectady costs $1,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Schenectady?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Downtown Schenectady that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Schenectady?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Schenectady have an average cost of $865 which is $1,035 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Schenectady.
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