Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY from $700 (22 Rentals)

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Kelsey Commons
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Kelsey Commons

2301 Cambridge RdSchenectady, NY 12304

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Parkside View
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside View

920 Albany StSchenectady, NY 12307
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118 Jay St
1 Bedroom Apartments

118 Jay St

118 Jay StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Edison Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edison Apartments

110-114 Union StSchenectady, NY 12305
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4310-4351 Angela Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4310-4351 Angela Ct

4310-4351 Angela CtSchenectady, NY 12304
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Hillside Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Crossing

736 Albany StSchenectady, NY 12307
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Redburn Stockade
1 Bedroom Apartments

Redburn Stockade

4 Union StSchenectady, NY 12305

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148 Clinton St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

148 Clinton St

148 Clinton StSchenectady, NY 12305
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John Glen House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

John Glen House

58 Washington AveSchenectady, NY 12305
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The Foster
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Foster

508 State StSchenectady, NY 12305

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Mt Pleasant, Schenectady, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mt Pleasant Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Mt Pleasant area of Albany, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at The Wedgeway priced from $1,549. Court Royale has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,565. Here are the most affordable Mt Pleasant apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The WedgewayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,549
Court Royale2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,565
State and Clinton2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1,595
The Lofts at Frog AlleyShortellStudio,1BA$1,633
Washington Square ApartmentsThe Stockade4BR,2BA$2,060

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Pleasant, NY

As of October 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Mt Pleasant area is the $1.58 price per square foot The Stockade Model at Washington Square Apartments in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $2,060. The second greatest value Mt Pleasant apartment is the 810 Lincoln Ave Model at 810 Lincoln Ave, Unit Hana starting at $1,700 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mt Pleasant apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Washington Square ApartmentsThe Stockade4BR,2BA$1.58
810 Lincoln Ave, Unit Hana810 Lincoln Ave4BR,1BA$1.53
238 Green St, Unit 2238 Green St2BR,2BA$1.44
State and Clinton2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.59
The WedgewayOne Bedroom with Den1BR,1BA$1.93
Court Royale2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.82
1066 Webster St, Unit first floor1066 Webster St2BR,1BA$1.63
The Lofts at Frog AlleyBannon1BR,1BA$2.91

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across New York and customized analysis for Northwestern Albany. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best outdoor access, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood in Schenectady, NY

Walk Score®

65 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

47 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mt Pleasant Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Mt Pleasant?

The cheapest apartment in Mt Pleasant is The Wedgeway which is listed at $1,549, while the average apartment in Mt Pleasant costs $1,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Mt Pleasant?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Mt Pleasant that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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