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

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$1,550

1 Bedroom Rentals

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508 Union St

SchenectadyNY12305

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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
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Canal Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Canal Lofts

192 Erie BlvdSchenectady, NY 12305
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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. Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. 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
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$925
132 Broadway LoftsApartment 2F1BR,1BA$1,250
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,285
The Wedgeway Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,499
The Lofts at Frog Alley1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,695
Electric City ApartmentsProctor1BR,1BA$1,743

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seward Place, NY

As of April 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Seward Place 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 Seward Place 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 Seward Place 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
The Wedgeway Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.87
Electric City ApartmentsProctor1BR,1BA$2.13
The Lofts at Frog Alley1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.22
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.81
132 Broadway LoftsApartment 2F1BR,1BA$2.02
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.78

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 132 Broadway Lofts which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Seward Place costs $1,699.

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

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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