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property at 901 Nott St

$1,250

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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901 Nott St, Unit 1 Rear, Unit 1 Rear

901 Nott St
SchenectadyNY12308

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property at 1633 Carrie St

$1,500

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1633 Carrie St

SchenectadyNY12308
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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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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
property at 470 Summer St

$1,000

1 Bedroom Rentals

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470 Summer St

RotterdamNY12306
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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

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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property at 418 Division St

$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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418 Division St

SchenectadyNY12304
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Scotia, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Scotia Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scotia, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at College Suites at Washington Square in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood priced from $867. State and Clinton in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,295. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scotia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Suites at Washington Square4 Bedroom/2 Bath4BR,2BA$867
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,295
The Wedgeway Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,549
The Reserve at Glenville1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Detached Garage1BR,1BA$1,640
The Lofts at Frog Alley1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,695
Electric City ApartmentsProctor1BR,1BA$1,743
The Residences at Fox MeadowBluejay22BR,2BA$2,135

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scotia, NY and Nearby

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scotia 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 Scotia 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 Scotia 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
301 Riverside Ave301 Riverside Ave1BR,1BA$1.36
The Residences at Fox MeadowBluejay22BR,2BA$1.96
The Wedgeway Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.87
The Reserve at Glenville1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Attached Garage1BR,1BA$2.00
Electric City ApartmentsProctor1BR,1BA$2.13
The Lofts at Frog Alley1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.22
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.86

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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 $1,295 at State and Clinton.

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 $1,765 at The Reserve at Glenville.

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 $1,980.

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