Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scotia, NY from $700 (50 Rentals)

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property at 922 State St

$1,190 - $1,390

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1 To 2 Bedroom Condos for Rent

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922 State St

SchenectadyNY12307

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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

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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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Stateside Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stateside Lofts

519 State StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Canal Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Canal Lofts

192 Erie BlvdSchenectady, NY 12305
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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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. Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments 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
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments1BD Apartments1BR,1BA$1,295
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,295
132 Broadway LoftsApartment 2B1BR,1BA$1,325
13 Bancker Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,600
The Reserve at Glenville1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Detached Garage1BR,1BA$1,635

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scotia, NY and Nearby

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scotia area is the $0.16 price per square foot 1822 Guilderland Ave Model at 1822 Guilderland Ave, Unit 2 floor back apt in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Scotia apartment is the 15 N Jay St Model at 15 N Jay St, Unit 1 starting at $750 with a $0.56 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.
1822 Guilderland Ave, Unit 2 floor back apt1822 Guilderland Ave3BR,1BA$0.16
15 N Jay St, Unit 115 N Jay St4BR,1BA$0.56
College Suites at Washington Square4 Bedroom 2 Bath (MF)4BR,2BA$1.66
Glen Esk Apartments1043BR,2BA$1.70
301 Riverside Ave, Unit Secondfloorfront301 Riverside Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
Wellington GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.74
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments1BD Apartments1BR,1BA$1.44
State and Clinton1 Bedroom B1BR,1BA$1.72
1007 Strong St, Unit 1007 strong st1007 Strong St2BR,1BA$1.66
126 N College St, Unit 2126 N College St1BR,1BA$1.77

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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 Barney Square & W.L. Stockade 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 $1,650 at Wellington Gardens.

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 $2,010.

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