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How much does it cost to rent a home in Schenectady?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Schenectady 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,837 | $1,350 | $2,500 |
Schenectady 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,424 | $1,550 | $3,295 |
Schenectady 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,697 | $2,400 | $2,995 |
Schenectady 5 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $3,260 | $3,125 | $3,395 |
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Cheapest Available Schenectady Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Schenectady, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Shady Lane Apartments priced from $985. Brookview Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,156. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Schenectady apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Shady Lane Apartments | Leasing Earliest Late 2025/Early 2026 | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
Brookview Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,156 |
132 Broadway Lofts | Apartment 2E | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Schenectady, NY
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the 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 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 Schenectady apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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861 Oakwood Ave, Unit 2 | 861 Oakwood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.66 |
The Reserve at Glenville | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Attached Garage | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
301 Riverside Ave, Unit 1stfloorback | 301 Riverside Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
The Residences at Vista Square I & II | Hemlock | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
2965 West Old State Road | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
156-1 6th St, Unit 156 Sixth St Apt 1 | 156-1 6th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
2950 Hamburg St, Unit 3 | 2950 Hamburg St | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
1057 Palmer Ave, Unit Second Floor | 1057 Palmer Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Van Antwerp Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Shady Lane Apartments | Leasing Earliest Late 2025/Early 2026 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Schenectady?
There are currently 629 Apartments for Rent in Schenectady, NY with pricing that ranges from $805 to $3,450. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Schenectady ranging from $700 to $3,395.
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 $700 to $3,395 with an average monthly rent of $2,236.
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 $1,300 to $2,886, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $3,295. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $842.
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