Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Schenectady Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY from $700 (7 Rentals)

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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 Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments priced from $1,125. Netherlands Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,209. Here are the most affordable Downtown Schenectady apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments1BD Apartments1BR,1BA$1,125
Netherlands Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,209
HampshireStudioStudio,1BA$1,215

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Schenectady, NY

As of August 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Schenectady area is the $0.60 price per square foot 1002 Cutler St Model at 1002 Cutler St, Unit Cutler in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Downtown Schenectady apartment is the 301 Riverside Ave Model at 301 Riverside Ave, Unit 2 fl front starting at $1,700 with a $1.13 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.
1002 Cutler St, Unit Cutler1002 Cutler St3BR,1BA$0.60
301 Riverside Ave, Unit 2 fl front301 Riverside Ave1BR,1BA$1.13
Washington Square ApartmentsSHARED 4BR unit4BR,2BA$0.64
824 Hampton Ave, Unit 2 - 2nd Fl824 Hampton Ave3BR,1BA$1.44
1753 Eastern Pky, Unit Apt 21753 Eastern Pky1BR,1BA$1.25
1809 Van Vranken Ave, Unit Front unit1809 Van Vranken Ave3BR,1BA$1.43
Glen Esk Apartments2022BR,1BA$1.88
Willowbrook Terrace Apartments2x2a2BR,2BA$1.60
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments1BD Apartments1BR,1BA$1.25
Hillcrest Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 760 sqft1BR,1BA$1.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Schenectady

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Schenectady?

There are currently 474 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Schenectady, NY with pricing that ranges from $825 to $3,450. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Schenectady ranging from $700 to $2,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Schenectady?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Schenectady ranges from $700 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,570.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Schenectady?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Schenectady range from $1,500 to $2,675, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,450 to $2,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,840 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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