Cheap Homes for Rent in Mt Pleasant Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY from $700 (4 Rentals)

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470 Summer St

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mt Pleasant, NY

As of April 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mt Pleasant area is the $0.54 price per square foot 15 N Jay St Model at 15 N Jay St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $725. The second greatest value Mt Pleasant apartment is the 4 Bedroom 2 Bath (MF) Model at College Suites at Washington Square starting at $2,163 with a $1.66 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.
15 N Jay St, Unit 115 N Jay St4BR,1BA$0.54
College Suites at Washington Square4 Bedroom 2 Bath (MF)4BR,2BA$1.66
301 Riverside Ave301 Riverside Ave1BR,1BA$1.36
The Wedgeway Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.87
21 Vassar St, Unit 21 Vassar St21 Vassar St1BR,1BA$1.44
The Residences at Vista Square I & IIMaple1BR,1BA$2.05
Electric City ApartmentsProctor1BR,1BA$2.13
The Lofts at Frog Alley1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.22

Frequently Asked Questions about Mt Pleasant

What type of rentals are currently available in Mt Pleasant?

There are currently 503 Apartments for Rent in Mt Pleasant, NY with pricing that ranges from $700 to $3,450. There are also 21 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Mt Pleasant ranging from $750 to $3,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Mt Pleasant?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Mt Pleasant ranges from $750 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,976.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Mt Pleasant?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Mt Pleasant range from $1,425 to $2,650, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $2,295. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $725.

Expert Rental Resources

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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