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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Schenectady Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY from $700 (32 Rentals)
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$825 - $865Studio Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Wade Estates
15 Lafayette StSchenectady, NY 12305
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$975Studio Apartments Available Dec 12
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments
225 state StSchenectady, NY 12305
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$1,000 - $1,850Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Draper Lofts Apartments
901 Draper AveSchenectady, NY 12306
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Van Buren Apartments
2150 Eastern PkySchenectady, NY 12309
965 Livingston Ave
SchenectadyNY12309
834 Union St
SchenectadyNY12308
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109 Park Pl
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71 N Brandywine Ave
SchenectadyNY12307
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$1,220 - $1,2941 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Netherlands Village
1455 Dorwaldt BlvdSchenectady, NY 12308
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$1,220 - $1,665Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Hampshire
2150 Rosa RdSchenectady, NY 12309
110 Union St
SchenectadyNY12305
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$1,3002 Bedroom Apartment Available Jan 1, 2026
209 N Brandywine Ave, Unit 1
209 N Brandywine AveSchenectady, NY 12307
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$1,300 - $1,4301 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Sheridan
1275 Gerling StSchenectady, NY 12309
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments
1675 Avenue B - Franklin School Apartments
1675 Avenue BSchenectady, NY 12308
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$1,255 - $3,0061 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hillcrest Village Apartment Homes
1515 Hillside AveNiskayuna, NY 12309
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Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Schenectady?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Schenectady Studio Apartments | $1,197 | $825 | $1,775 |
| Downtown Schenectady 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,582 | $1,000 | $2,166 |
| Downtown Schenectady 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $1,085 | $3,450 |
| Downtown Schenectady 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $1,500 | $2,675 |
| Downtown Schenectady 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,253 | $2,060 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Schenectady Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Schenectady area of Albany, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Netherlands Village priced from $1,220. Hillcrest Village Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,255. Here are the most affordable Downtown Schenectady apartments for rent in Albany, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| Hillcrest Village Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 760 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,255 |
| State and Clinton | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
| Niskayuna Gardens | Niskayuna 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,359 |
| The Wedgeway | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,549 |
| Glen Esk Apartments | 101 | 1BR,1BA | $1,550 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Schenectady, NY
As of November 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Schenectady area is the $1.31 price per square foot 349 Mohawk Ave Model at 349 Mohawk Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Downtown Schenectady apartment is the 13 N Jay St Model at 13 N Jay St, Unit 2 starting at $725 with a $0.52 price per square foot in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Schenectady apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 349 Mohawk Ave, Unit 1 | 349 Mohawk Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| 13 N Jay St, Unit 2 | 13 N Jay St | 1BR,1BA | $0.52 |
| Washington Square Apartments | The Stockade | 4BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| 301 Riverside Ave, Unit FirstFloorFront | 301 Riverside Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 651 McClellan St, Unit 651 McClellan St | 651 McClellan St | 3BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 307 Division St, Unit 307 DIVISION ST | 307 Division St | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| State and Clinton | 2 Bedroom B | 2BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Willowbrook Terrace Apartments | 2x2a | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| 633 Hamilton St, Unit 1 | 633 Hamilton St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Hillcrest Village Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 760 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
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Ranked #2
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Best Local Schools in Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY
Schenectady High School
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Public School - Grades 9-12 (2743)
3 out of 10
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across New York including Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, and the greater Albany area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!
Getting Around the Downtown Schenectady Neighborhood in Schenectady, NY
Walk Score®
87 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
66 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
49 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,220, while the average apartment in Downtown Schenectady costs $2,200.
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 1 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 $686 which is $1,514 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Schenectady.
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