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13 Bancker Ave
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13 Bancker Ave

13 Bancker AveScotia, NY 12302

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619 Union St, Unit 4
$1,585

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Base Rent$1,585
Total Monthly Price$1,585
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

619 Union St, Unit 4

619 Union StSchenectady, NY 12305

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Parkside View
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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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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Scotia, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Scotia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scotia, NY is a Studio unit found at Wade Estates in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood priced from $825. College Suites at Washington Square in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $867. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scotia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Wade EstatesRegular StudioStudio,1BA$825
College Suites at Washington Square4 Bedroom/2 Bath4BR,2BA$867
1030 Eastern Avenue1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$900
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments1BD Apartments1BR,1BA$1,250
3 State StThe Alexandria 21BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scotia, NY

As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scotia 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 Scotia apartment is the 1809 Van Vranken Ave Model at 1809 Van Vranken Ave, Unit Front unit starting at $1,500 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scotia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
College Suites at Washington Square4 Bedroom 2 Bath (MF)4BR,2BA$1.66
1809 Van Vranken Ave, Unit Front unit1809 Van Vranken Ave3BR,1BA$1.43
State and Clinton2 Bedroom C2BR,1BA$1.68
3 State StThe Alexandria 21BR,1BA$1.30
553 Gordon Rd, Unit 553553 Gordon Rd2BR,2BA$1.80
1079 Pleasant St, Unit 1st Floor1079 Pleasant St2BR,1BA$1.44
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments1BD Apartments1BR,1BA$1.39
The Reserve at Glenville1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Attached Garage1BR,1BA$2.07
147 Barrett St, Unit 1147 Barrett St1BR,1BA$1.73
619 Union St, Unit 4619 Union St2BR,1BA$2.11

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scotia Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Scotia?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Scotia is at Wade Estates listed at $825.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Scotia Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scotia Apartment is $900 at 1030 Eastern Avenue.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Scotia is starting from $1,695 at State and Clinton.

What is the most affordable Scotia Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Scotia Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Reserve at Glenville and starts from $2,040.

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