
Pet Friendly Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Schenectady Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY (65 Rentals)
Apartments for rent in the Downtown Schenectady area of Schenectady that love your dogs or cats as much as you do!


Draper Lofts Apartments

Glen Esk Apartments

State and Clinton

Sheridan

Netherlands Village

Electric City Apartments

River House Apartments

Hampshire

242 Broadway
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The Lofts at Frog Alley

Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments

Van Buren Apartments

Wade Estates

147 Barrett St, Unit 1

1609 Foster Ave, Unit Modern 3 bedroom apartment

540 Northend Dr, Unit 3210

311 Division St

101 Nott Terrace, Unit apt 109
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101 Nott Terrace, Unit #304

101 Nott Terrace, Unit 307

5 Van Slyck Ave

23 Monroe St

1030 Eastern Avenue

834 Union St

1102 Barrett St

113 Park Pl

461 Shannon St

815 Vischer Ave
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1705 Guilderland Ave

225 Union St

Green Oak Stockade View Apartments

426 State St

218 Union St

100 Jay St

913 Nott St.

227 Union St

13 State Street Apartments

Parkside View
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One 11 Liberty Street

Edison Apartments

Hillside Crossing

John Glen House

Colonial Commons Apartments

1675 Avenue B

Schaffer Heights Senior Apartments

Stateside Lofts

Summit at Glenwyck
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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 | $1,098 | $825 | $1,300 |
| Downtown Schenectady 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,541 | $900 | $2,395 |
| Downtown Schenectady 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,037 | $1,135 | $3,450 |
| Downtown Schenectady 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,920 | $1,500 | $2,800 |
| Downtown Schenectady 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,675 | $1,500 | $1,850 |
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There are currently 65 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Schenectady Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY.
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Most Pet Friendly Downtown Schenectady Apartments for Rent
The apartment community in the Downtown Schenectady area of Albany, NY that ranks the highest in Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score on ApartmentHomeLiving.com is Wade Estates with prices starting from $825 and a Pet Friendly score of 4 of 4. River House Apartments scores the second highest with a 3.8 of 4 and has availability currently starting from $1,400. Here are the most Pet Friendly Downtown Schenectady apartments for rent in Albany, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Pet Rating | Neighborhood | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Estates | 4/4 | Seward Place | $825 |
| River House Apartments | 3.8/4 | Outer Schenectady | $1,400 |
| The Wedgeway Apartments | 3.4/4 | Seward Place | $1,648 |
| Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments | 3.2/4 | Seward Place | $1,250 |
Cheapest Pet Friendly Apartment Rentals in Downtown Schenectady
The lowest priced apartment unit that allows pets currently in the Downtown Schenectady of Downtown Schenectady is the Regular Studio Model at Wade Estates, which is a Studio unit starting from $825. The second cheapest Downtown Schenectady Pet Friendly apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bed unit at Netherlands Village starting at $1,239. Here are the most affordable Pet Friendly Downtown Schenectady apartments:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Wade Estates | Regular Studio | $825 |
| Netherlands Village | 1 Bedroom | $1,239 |
| Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments | 1BD Apartments | $1,250 |
| Hillcrest Village Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 760 sqft | $1,265 |
| Niskayuna Gardens | Niskayuna 1 BR | $1,359 |
| State and Clinton | 1 Bedroom B | $1,425 |
| The Lofts at Frog Alley | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,750 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY
Ranked #1
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Family-Friendly Rating
Do you have young ones? Downtown Schenectady is a favorite neighborhood for families, with a score of 4.0 out of 4. Family Friendly neighborhoods have features that support parents and kids in having fun and being healthy together. Family Friendly communities provide resources like parks, pet amenities, playgrounds, picnic areas, recreation rooms, walking and biking trails, and having the best-rated schools available.
Outdoors Rating
Are you somebody that needs to live with access to parks and outdoor amenities? this area is providing first-class access to the great outdoors, with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Pet Friendly Rating
Do you have dogs or cats? this area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pet Friendly Downtown Schenectady Apartments
What is the Cheapest Pet Friendly apartment in Downtown Schenectady?
Currently the most affordable Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Schenectady is at 23 Monroe St listed at $1,225.
How much is the average rent for a Pet Friendly Downtown Schenectady Apartment?
The average rent for a Pet Friendly Apartment in Downtown Schenectady is $1,655.
What is the largest Pet Friendly Downtown Schenectady Apartment for rent?
Today's Pet Friendly apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Schenectady is a 2,177 square feet unit starting from $1,738 at Electric City Apartments.
What is the average size for Downtown Schenectady Pet Friendly Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Pet Friendly rental in Downtown Schenectady is currently at 668 sq ft.
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