Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Seward Place Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY from $700 (21 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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Hillside Crossing
1 to 2 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
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Foster

508 State StSchenectady, NY 12305
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242 Broadway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

242 Broadway

242 BroadwaySchenectady, 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 1 Bed unit found at Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments priced from $1,125. Netherlands Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,209. Here are the most affordable Seward Place apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments1BD Apartments1BR,1BA$1,125
Netherlands Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,209
132 Broadway LoftsApartment 2E1BR,1BA$1,225
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,285
Niskayuna GardensNiskayuna 1 BR1BR,1BA$1,359

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seward Place, NY

As of June 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Seward Place area is the $1.37 price per square foot Executive Loft 2BR Model at Electric City in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $2,975. The second greatest value Seward Place apartment is the SHARED 4BR unit Model at Washington Square Apartments starting at $842 with a $0.64 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.
Electric CityExecutive Loft 2BR2BR,2.5BA$1.37
Washington Square ApartmentsSHARED 4BR unit4BR,2BA$0.64
The Residences at Fox MeadowPeacock22BR,2BA$1.90
The Residences at Vista Square I & IIChestnut2BR,2BA$1.79
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments1BD Apartments1BR,1BA$1.25
The Reserve at Glenville1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Attached Garage1BR,1BA$1.96
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.70
Niskayuna GardensDalewood 1BR Den1BR,1BA$2.08
The Lofts at Frog AlleyBannon1BR,1BA$2.91
132 Broadway LoftsApartment 2E1BR,1BA$2.13

Getting Around the Seward Place Neighborhood in Schenectady, NY

Walk Score®

86 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

63 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

51 / 100

Good Transit

Many nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Seward Place Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Seward Place Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Seward Place Apartment is $1,125 at Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Seward Place Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Seward Place is starting from $1,559 at Niskayuna Gardens.

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