Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Schenectady Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY from $700 (36 Rentals)

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property at 860 Eastern Ave

860 Eastern Ave

SchenectadyNY12308

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property at 148 Clinton St

148 Clinton St

SchenectadyNY12305
property at 96 Robinson St

96 Robinson St

SchenectadyNY12304
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Parkside View
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside View

920 Albany StSchenectady, NY 12307
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118 Jay St
1 Bedroom Apartments

118 Jay St

118 Jay StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Hillside Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Crossing

736 Albany StSchenectady, NY 12307
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148 Clinton St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

148 Clinton St

148 Clinton StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Redburn Stockade
1 Bedroom Apartments

Redburn Stockade

4 Union StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Northside Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northside Village

2450 Van Vranken AveSchenectady, NY 12308
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John Glen House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

John Glen House

58 Washington AveSchenectady, NY 12305
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242 Broadway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

242 Broadway

242 BroadwaySchenectady, NY 12305
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Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY Local Guide

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 State and Clinton priced from $1,225. Van Antwerp Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,319. Here are the most affordable Downtown Schenectady apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,225
Van Antwerp Village Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,319
Niskayuna GardensNiskayuna 1 BR1BR,1BA$1,329
Willowbrook Terrace Apartments2x2a2BR,2BA$1,495
Glen Esk Apartments2011BR,1BA$1,550
The Lofts at Frog AlleyShortellStudio,1BA$1,633

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Schenectady, NY

As of April 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Schenectady area is the $0.66 price per square foot 861 Oakwood Ave Model at 861 Oakwood Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Downtown Schenectady apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Attached Garage Model at The Reserve at Glenville starting at $1,865 with a $1.39 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
861 Oakwood Ave, Unit 2861 Oakwood Ave3BR,1BA$0.66
The Reserve at Glenville2 Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Attached Garage2BR,2BA$1.39
301 Riverside Ave, Unit 1stfloorback301 Riverside Ave1BR,1BA$1.08
The Residences at Vista Square I & IIHemlock2BR,2BA$1.64
Willowbrook Terrace Apartments2x2 Den2BR,2BA$1.70
156-1 6th St, Unit 156 Sixth St Apt 1156-1 6th St2BR,1BA$1.67
1057 Palmer Ave, Unit Second Floor1057 Palmer Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
Glen Esk Apartments2011BR,1BA$1.89
Van Antwerp Village Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.62

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY

Ranked #3

Among neighborhoods in Schenectady, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

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

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 $1,225 at State and Clinton.

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 $1,495 at Willowbrook Terrace Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Schenectady Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Schenectady Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 132 Broadway Lofts and starts from $1,995.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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