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property at 1504 Union St

$1,100

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1504 Union St

SchenectadyNY12309
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$1,200

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955 Park Ave

SchenectadyNY12308

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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 Studio unit found at Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood priced from $975. Shady Lane Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,085. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scotia apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$975
Shady Lane ApartmentsLeasing Early-Mid 20261BR,1BA$1,085
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scotia, NY and Nearby

As of January 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scotia area is the $0.74 price per square foot 10 River St Model at 10 River St, Unit Apt 2 in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Scotia apartment is the 349 Mohawk Ave Model at 349 Mohawk Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $1.19 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.
10 River St, Unit Apt 210 River St2BR,1BA$0.74
349 Mohawk Ave, Unit 1349 Mohawk Ave4BR,2BA$1.19
209 N Brandywine Ave, Unit 1209 N Brandywine Ave2BR,1BA$0.90
Washington Square ApartmentsThe Stockade4BR,2BA$1.58
30 Jay St, Unit 30 Jay30 Jay St2BR,1BA$1.54
301 Riverside Ave, Unit FirstFloorFront301 Riverside Ave1BR,1BA$1.35
State and Clinton2 Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.69
235 Washington Ave, Unit First Floor235 Washington Ave2BR,1BA$1.80
Shady Lane ApartmentsLeasing Early-Mid 20261BR,1BA$1.43
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.88

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scotia

What type of rentals are currently available in Scotia?

There are currently 439 Apartments for Rent in Scotia, NY with pricing that ranges from $825 to $3,450. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Scotia ranging from $995 to $3,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Scotia?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Scotia ranges from $995 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,913.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Scotia?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Scotia range from $1,500 to $2,675, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,399 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,000.

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