Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scotia, NY from $700 (32 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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Northside Village
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Northside Village

2450 Van Vranken AveSchenectady, NY 12308
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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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242 Broadway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

242 Broadway

242 BroadwaySchenectady, 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 1 Bed unit found at Shady Lane Apartments priced from $1,085. State and Clinton in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,335. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scotia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shady Lane ApartmentsLeasing Early-Mid 20261BR,1BA$1,085
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,335
The WedgewayOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,549
The Reserve at Glenville1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Detached Garage1BR,1BA$1,575
The Lofts at Frog AlleyShortellStudio,1BA$1,633

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scotia, NY

As of December 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Scotia area is the $1.58 price per square foot The Stockade Model at Washington Square Apartments in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $2,060. The second greatest value Scotia apartment is the 30 Jay St Model at 30 Jay St, Unit 30 Jay starting at $2,300 with a $1.77 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.
Washington Square ApartmentsThe Stockade4BR,2BA$1.58
30 Jay St, Unit 30 Jay30 Jay St2BR,1BA$1.77
The Residences at Fox MeadowPeacock2BR,2BA$1.94
301 Riverside Ave, Unit FirstFloorFront301 Riverside Ave1BR,1BA$1.35
1231 Congress St, Unit #2R1231 Congress St2BR,1BA$1.26
State and Clinton2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.59
Glen Esk Apartments2022BR,1BA$1.88
633 Hamilton St, Unit 1633 Hamilton St1BR,1BA$1.25
1066 Webster St, Unit first floor1066 Webster St2BR,1BA$1.63
Shady Lane ApartmentsLeasing Early-Mid 20261BR,1BA$1.43

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49 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scotia Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scotia Apartment is $1,085 at Shady Lane Apartments.

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 $1,350 at Shady Lane Apartments.

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 $1,950.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!