Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Seward Place Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY from $700 (33 Rentals)

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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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Hillside Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Crossing

736 Albany StSchenectady, NY 12307
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148 Clinton St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

148 Clinton St

148 Clinton StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Redburn Stockade
1 Bedroom Apartments

Redburn Stockade

4 Union 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
property at 635 Crane St

$1,200

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635 Crane St, Unit 3

635 Crane St
SchenectadyNY12303
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Stateside Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stateside Lofts

519 State StSchenectady, NY 12305
Student Housing
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The Foster
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Foster

204 Lafayette StSchenectady, NY 12305

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Cheapest Available Seward Place Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Seward Place 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 $1,295. Here are the most affordable Seward Place 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$1,295
3 State StThe Alexandria 21BR,1BA$1,300
The Wedgeway Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seward Place, NY

As of July 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Seward Place area is the $1.30 price per square foot The Alexandria 2 Model at 3 State St in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Seward Place apartment is the 2 Bedroom/1 Bath Model at College Suites at Washington Square starting at $986 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Seward Place apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3 State StThe Alexandria 21BR,1BA$1.30
College Suites at Washington Square2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.89
The Wedgeway Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.69

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Seward Place Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Seward Place?

The cheapest apartment in Seward Place is State and Clinton which is listed at $1,295, while the average apartment in Seward Place costs $1,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Seward Place?

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 2 regular apartments in Seward Place that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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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