
Luxury Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Schenectady Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY (9 Rentals)
The most luxurious Apartments in the Downtown Schenectady area of Schenectady with high-end amenities, features, and finishes.


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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 | $1,186 | $825 | $1,695 |
| Downtown Schenectady 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,606 | $1,000 | $2,599 |
| Downtown Schenectady 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,890 | $1,085 | $3,450 |
| Downtown Schenectady 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $1,000 | $2,675 |
| Downtown Schenectady 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,152 | $1,795 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Schenectady Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY.
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Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving.com compares millions of points of data to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Northwest Albany, NY. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Luxury Living Rating
This section of town has established a name for itself as one of our favorite higher-end submarkets in town, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Luxury Lifestyle Scoring is based on having high-end community amenities like olympic-sized pools, maid services, park views, easy access to green space, and nice home amenities like granite or quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. Other luxury items often include hardwood floors and fireplaces, sports like tennis and raquetball, and for some communities, even a doorman to greet residents.
Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Schenectady
How much are Studio apartments in Downtown Schenectady?
There are currently 184 Studio Apartments in Downtown Schenectady with rent ranges from $825 to $1,695 with an average price of $1,186.
What is the current price range for One Bedroom Downtown Schenectady Apartments for rent?
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Schenectady ranges from $1,000 to $2,599 with an average monthly rent of $1,606.
What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Schenectady cost?
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Downtown Schenectady range from $1,085 to $3,450. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,890.
How expensive are Downtown Schenectady Three Bedroom Apartments?
There are currently 68 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Downtown Schenectady on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,000 to $2,675 - averaging $1,846 for the location.
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