Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY from $700 (28 Rentals)

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$1,190 - $1,390

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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922 State St

SchenectadyNY12307
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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 4 Beds unit found at College Suites at Washington Square priced from $867. State and Clinton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,285. Here are the most affordable Mt Pleasant apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Suites at Washington Square4 Bedroom/2 Bath4BR,2BA$867
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,285
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments1BD Apartments1BR,1BA$1,295
132 Broadway LoftsApartment 2B1BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Pleasant, NY

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mt Pleasant area is the $0.16 price per square foot 1822 Guilderland Ave Model at 1822 Guilderland Ave, Unit 2 floor back apt in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Mt Pleasant 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 Mt Pleasant apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1822 Guilderland Ave, Unit 2 floor back apt1822 Guilderland Ave3BR,1BA$0.16
15 N Jay St, Unit 115 N Jay St4BR,1BA$0.56
College Suites at Washington Square4 Bedroom 2 Bath (MF)4BR,2BA$1.66
301 Riverside Ave, Unit Secondfloorfront301 Riverside Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
2216 Curry Rd, Unit Victoria Ct II2216 Curry Rd2BR,1BA$1.40
2100 Curry Rd, Unit Victoria Ct I2100 Curry Rd2BR,1BA$1.40
97 Sherman St, Unit 97 SHERMAN ST97 Sherman St2BR,1BA$1.53
Wellington GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.74
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments1BD Apartments1BR,1BA$1.44
1007 Strong St, Unit 1007 strong st1007 Strong St2BR,1BA$1.66

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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!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mt Pleasant Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mt Pleasant Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mt Pleasant Apartment is $1,295 at Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mt Pleasant Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mt Pleasant is starting from $1,650 at Wellington Gardens.

Expert Rental Resources

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