Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scotia, NY from $700 (51 Rentals)

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property at 834 Union St

$1,125 - $1,175

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

834 Union St

SchenectadyNY12308

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property at 11 Jefferson St

$1,199 - $1,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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11 Jefferson St

SchenectadyNY12305

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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
property at 635 Crane St

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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635 Crane St, Unit 3

635 Crane St
SchenectadyNY12303
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Stateside Lofts
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Stateside Lofts

519 State StSchenectady, NY 12305
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1675 Avenue B
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1675 Avenue B

1675 Avenue BSchenectady, NY 12308
Corporate Housing

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Scotia, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Scotia Apartments for Rent

 

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. 3 State St in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,300. 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
3 State StThe Alexandria 21BR,1BA$1,300
13 Bancker Ave1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,600
The Reserve at Glenville1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Detached Garage1BR,1BA$1,635
Wellington GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,650
242 Broadway1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,650
The Wedgeway Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,699

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scotia, NY

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scotia area is the $0.50 price per square foot 208 N Ballston Ave Model at 208 N Ballston Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,500. 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.
208 N Ballston Ave, Unit 2208 N Ballston Ave2BR,1BA$0.50
15 N Jay St, Unit 115 N Jay St4BR,1BA$0.56
301 Riverside Ave, Unit Secondfloorfront301 Riverside Ave1BR,1BA$1.41
State and Clinton2 Bedroom C2BR,1BA$1.74
553 Gordon Rd, Unit 553553 Gordon Rd2BR,2BA$1.80
3 State StThe Alexandria 21BR,1BA$1.30
Wellington GardensTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.74
The Reserve at Glenville1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Attached Garage1BR,1BA$2.03
The Wedgeway Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.03
College Suites at Washington Square2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30

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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 $1,300 at 3 State St.

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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