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Schenectady, NY Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shady Lane ApartmentsLeasing Earliest Late 2025/Early 20261BR,1BA$985
Brookview Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,156
132 Broadway LoftsApartment 2E1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
861 Oakwood Ave, Unit 2861 Oakwood Ave3BR,1BA$0.66
The Reserve at Glenville2 Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Attached Garage2BR,2BA$1.39
301 Riverside Ave, Unit 1stfloorback301 Riverside Ave1BR,1BA$1.08
The Residences at Vista Square I & IIHemlock2BR,2BA$1.64
2965 West Old State RoadTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.64
156-1 6th St, Unit 156 Sixth St Apt 1156-1 6th St2BR,1BA$1.67
2950 Hamburg St, Unit 32950 Hamburg St1BR,1BA$1.39
1057 Palmer Ave, Unit Second Floor1057 Palmer Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
Van Antwerp Village Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
Shady Lane ApartmentsLeasing Earliest Late 2025/Early 20261BR,1BA$1.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Schenectady

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.

Expert Rental Resources

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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Albany, the capital of New York state, is a renter’s haven.  With ample housing supply, little traffic and a stable economy, Albany is trending upward. I'm Patrick, your ApartmentHomeLiving.

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

Written by: Sandy Baker

Making the decision to rent is exciting and terrifying at the same time. For many people, there are a lot of unknowns.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.