
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Seward Place Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY from $703 (35 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Seward Place area of Schenectady.


114 Union St

11 Jefferson St

23 Monroe St, Unit 25 1F

23 Monroe St, Unit 23 1F

Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments

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3 State St

1102-1108 Barrett St
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148 Clinton St, Unit 2A

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159 Front St

147 Barrett St, Unit 1

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619 Union St, Unit 4

The Wedgeway Apartments

2007 Campbell Ave

1 Chestnut St
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242 Broadway

13 State Street Apartments

Parkside View

118 Jay St

One 11 Liberty Street

Edison Apartments

Hillside Crossing

Redburn Stockade
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The Foster

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Stateside Lofts

1617 Campbell Ave

232 Park Pl

713 Orchard St
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The Foster

825 Stanley St

Long Pond Village Apartments
Seward Place, Schenectady, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Seward Place?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seward Place Studio Apartments | $1,053 | $825 | $1,225 |
| Seward Place 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,608 | $1,250 | $2,395 |
| Seward Place 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,740 | $986 | $3,150 |
| Seward Place 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,875 | $1,600 | $2,150 |
| Seward Place 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,515 | $867 | $2,163 |
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There are currently 35 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Seward Place Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY.
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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 Studio unit found at Wade Estates priced from $825. College Suites at Washington Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $867. Here are the most affordable Seward Place apartments for rent in Albany, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Estates | Regular Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| College Suites at Washington Square | 4 Bedroom/2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $867 |
| Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments | 1BD Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 3 State St | The Alexandria 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| State and Clinton | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Lofts at Frog Alley | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,803 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Seward Place, NY
As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Seward Place area is the $1.66 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 2 Bath (MF) Model at College Suites at Washington Square in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $2,163. The second greatest value Seward Place apartment is the The Alexandria 2 Model at 3 State St starting at $1,300 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Suites at Washington Square | 4 Bedroom 2 Bath (MF) | 4BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| 3 State St | The Alexandria 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments | 1BD Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| State and Clinton | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| 619 Union St, Unit 4 | 619 Union St | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Lofts at Frog Alley | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Seward Place Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Seward Place?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Seward Place is under $1,803.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Seward Place?
The cheapest apartment in Seward Place is Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Seward Place costs $1,585.
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 6 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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