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635 Crane St, Unit 3

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SchenectadyNY12303

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Schenectady, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Schenectady Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Schenectady, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at College Suites at Washington Square in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood priced from $867. Brookview Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,183. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Schenectady apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Suites at Washington Square4 Bedroom/2 Bath4BR,2BA$867
Brookview Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,183
Netherlands Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,239
916 Kings RdOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,295
3 State StThe Alexandria 21BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Schenectady, NY

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Schenectady area is the $0.50 price per square foot 208 N Ballston Ave Model at 208 N Ballston Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Schenectady apartment is the 15 N Jay St Model at 15 N Jay St, Unit 1 starting at $750 with a $0.56 price per square foot in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Schenectady apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
208 N Ballston Ave, Unit 2208 N Ballston Ave2BR,1BA$0.50
15 N Jay St, Unit 115 N Jay St4BR,1BA$0.56
Van Antwerp Village Apartments2 Bedroom/2 Bath Presidential2BR,2BA$1.42
Willowbrook Terrace Apartments2x2a2BR,2BA$1.50
301 Riverside Ave, Unit Secondfloorfront301 Riverside Ave1BR,1BA$1.41
3 State StThe Alexandria 21BR,1BA$1.30
Wellington GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.74
1751 Eastern Pky, Unit Apt 31751 Eastern Pky1BR,1BA$1.47
College Suites at Washington Square2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
916 Kings RdOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.73

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Schenectady, NY
Population: 65,575

Ranked #571

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Frequently Asked Questions about Schenectady

What type of rentals are currently available in Schenectady?

There are currently 624 Apartments for Rent in Schenectady, NY with pricing that ranges from $750 to $3,450. There are also 65 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Schenectady ranging from $850 to $4,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Schenectady ranges from $850 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,521.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Schenectady range from $1,400 to $2,725, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $3,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

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