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15 Lafayette StSchenectady, NY 12305
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Schenectady Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY from $500 (21 Rentals)
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315 McClellan St, Unit 2R
315 McClellan StSchenectady, NY 12304
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Draper Lofts Apartments
901 Draper AveSchenectady, NY 12306
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7 Union St
7 Union StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Van Buren Apartments
2150 Eastern PkySchenectady, NY 12309
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1584 Van Vranken Ave, Unit R1
1584 Van Vranken AveSchenectady, NY 12308
71 N Brandywine Ave
SchenectadyNY12307
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13 State Street Apartments
13 State StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Parkside View
920 Albany StSchenectady, NY 12307
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118 Jay St
118 Jay StSchenectady, NY 12305
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One 11 Liberty Street
111 Liberty StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Edison Apartments
110-114 Union StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Hillside Crossing
736 Albany StSchenectady, NY 12307
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148 Clinton St
148 Clinton StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Redburn Stockade
4 Union StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Northside Village
2450 Van Vranken AveSchenectady, NY 12308
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1675 Avenue B - Franklin School Apartments
1675 Avenue BSchenectady, NY 12308
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John Glen House
58 Washington AveSchenectady, NY 12305
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The Foster
508 State StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Colonial Commons Apartments
1419 Erie BlvdSchenectady, NY 12305
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Scotia Manor Luxury Apartments
49 Mohawk AveScotia, NY 12302
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Schenectady?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Downtown Schenectady Studio Apartments | $1,214 | $825 | $1,650 |
| Downtown Schenectady 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,000 | $2,395 |
| Downtown Schenectady 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,841 | $1,085 | $3,450 |
| Downtown Schenectady 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,837 | $1,200 | $2,675 |
| Downtown Schenectady 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,611 | $540 | $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 $1,270. Niskayuna Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,299. 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 Den | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
| Niskayuna Gardens | Niskayuna 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
| Hillcrest Village Apartment Homes | Two Bedroom- 975 sqft | 2BR,1BA | $1,330 |
| State and Clinton | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
| The Wedgeway | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,549 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Schenectady, NY
As of February 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Schenectady area is the $1.20 price per square foot 1544 Union St Model at 1544 Union St, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Downtown Schenectady apartment is the Apartment 3B Model at 132 Broadway Lofts starting at $2,045 with a $1.38 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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| 1544 Union St, Unit 2 | 1544 Union St | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| 132 Broadway Lofts | Apartment 3B | 3BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| The Reserve at Glenville | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Attached Garage | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| 30 Jay St, Unit 30 Jay | 30 Jay St | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 301 Riverside Ave, Unit FirstFloorFront | 301 Riverside Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 1039 Palmer Ave, Unit 1037 Palmer Avenue | 1039 Palmer Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Glen Esk Apartments | 102 | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Willowbrook Terrace Apartments | 2x2a | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
| 1616 Rugby Rd, Unit Unit 2 | 1616 Rugby Rd | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| 315 McClellan St, Unit 2R | 315 McClellan St | 1BR,1BA | $1.21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Schenectady Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Schenectady Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Schenectady Apartment is $1,270 at Netherlands Village.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Schenectady Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Schenectady is starting from $1,275 at Netherlands Village.
What is the most affordable Downtown Schenectady Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Schenectady Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hillcrest Village Apartment Homes and starts from $1,595.
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