
2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Schenectady Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY (152 Rentals)


The Wedgeway

Draper Lofts Apartments

Netherlands Village

Sheridan

Glen Esk Apartments

Electric City Apartments

Hampshire

River House Apartments

The Lofts at Frog Alley
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1231 Congress St, Unit #2R

540 Northend Dr

1086 Wendell Ave

633 Lang St

54 Freemans Bridge Rd

7 Union St
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1461 State St

1084 Wendell Ave

Fourplex

913 Nott St

230 Union St

1604 Third Ave

Riverside Condominium

112 S Ferry St

1035 Dean St

1642-1646 Carrie St
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492 Twelfth St

427 Mcclellan St

105 Front St

461 Shannon St

1659 Broadway

501 McClellan St

709 Crane St

6 Unit Mixed-Use Multi-Family

1042 Park Ave

210 Union St
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1705 Guilderland Ave

7 N Ferry St

737 Bailey St

2328-2338 Guilderland Ave

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26 Columbia St

8 Union St

856 Union St

1054 University Pl

238 Union St
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 | $1,213 | $825 | $1,633 |
| Downtown Schenectady 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,539 | $900 | $2,166 |
Downtown Schenectady 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,858 | $1,050 | $3,450 |
| Downtown Schenectady 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,855 | $1,250 | $2,675 |
| Downtown Schenectady 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,152 | $1,795 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 152 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Schenectady Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY.
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Largest Available Downtown Schenectady 2 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in the Downtown Schenectady area of Albany, NY is found at The Lofts at Frog Alley and is listed at 1,392 square feet priced from $2,677. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lofts at Frog Alley | Pollard | 1,392 Sq Ft | $2,677 |
| The Wedgeway | Two Bedroom | 1,348 Sq Ft | $1,899 |
| The Reserve at Glenville | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Attached Garage | 1,337 Sq Ft | $1,945 |
| Electric City Apartments | Central | 1,296 Sq Ft | $2,145 |
| Niskayuna Gardens | Niskayuna 2 with Den | 1,100 Sq Ft | $1,599 |
| Glen Esk Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 1,008 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
| State and Clinton | 2 Bedroom A | 1,003 Sq Ft | $1,650 |
| Hillcrest Village Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom- 975 sqft | 975 Sq Ft | $1,405 |
| Willowbrook Terrace Apartments | 2x2b | 956 Sq Ft | $1,650 |
Cheapest Available Downtown Schenectady 2 Bedroom Apartments
Currently the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit Downtown Schenectady of Albany, NY is the 2 Bedroom Model starting from $1,289 at Netherlands Village. The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Downtown Schenectady is currently $1,858. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in the area:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands Village | 2 Bedroom | $1,289 |
| Hillcrest Village Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom- 975 sqft | $1,405 |
| Niskayuna Gardens | Niskayuna 2 BR | $1,499 |
| Willowbrook Terrace Apartments | 2x2b | $1,650 |
| State and Clinton | 2 Bedroom A | $1,650 |
| Glen Esk Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | $1,695 |
| The Reserve at Glenville | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Detached Garage | $1,765 |
| The Wedgeway | Two Bedroom | $1,899 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Bedroom Downtown Schenectady Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 2 Bedroom Downtown Schenectady Apartment?
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Schenectady is $1,858.
What is the largest available 2 Bedroom Downtown Schenectady Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Schenectady is a 1,392 square feet unit starting from $2,677 at The Lofts at Frog Alley.
What is the average size for Downtown Schenectady 2 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Downtown Schenectady is currently 1,200 sq ft.
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