Cheap Homes for Rent in Outer Schenectady Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY from $700 (2 Rentals)

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6 Harvard St

SchenectadyNY12304

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Outer Schenectady, Schenectady, NY Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Outer Schenectady, NY

As of June 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Outer Schenectady area is the $1.44 price per square foot 824 Hampton Ave Model at 824 Hampton Ave, Unit 2 - 2nd Fl in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Outer Schenectady apartment is the 2950 Hamburg St Model at 2950 Hamburg St, Unit 4 starting at $1,400 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the Outer Schenectady neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Outer Schenectady apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
824 Hampton Ave, Unit 2 - 2nd Fl824 Hampton Ave3BR,1BA$1.44
2950 Hamburg St, Unit 42950 Hamburg St2BR,1BA$1.17
Willowbrook Terrace Apartments2x2a2BR,2BA$1.60
The Reserve at Glenville1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Attached Garage1BR,1BA$1.96
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.52
Van Antwerp Village Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
Hillcrest Village Apartment HomesOne Bedroom- 760 sqft1BR,1BA$1.62
916 Kings Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.69
Niskayuna GardensDalewood 1BR Den1BR,1BA$2.08
Netherlands Village1x1 400 Deluxe1BR,1BA$3.30

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Frequently Asked Questions about Outer Schenectady

What type of rentals are currently available in Outer Schenectady?

There are currently 331 Apartments for Rent in Outer Schenectady, NY with pricing that ranges from $805 to $3,450. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Outer Schenectady ranging from $700 to $2,600.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Outer Schenectady?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Outer Schenectady ranges from $700 to $2,600 with an average monthly rent of $1,463.

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