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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Private balconies
  • City views
  • Downtown location
  • Exceptional service
  • Spacious layouts
  • Friendly, professional office staff

Location

240 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
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Electric City

Leasing office

(518) 588-9285

Property Overview

Electric City Apartments receives a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 8.1, reflecting its overall appeal for renters. The property excels in location and price, with ratings of 9 out of 10, highlighting its competitive pricing and unparalleled convenience to amenities and transportation. Notable features include private balconies and exceptional service, while the property is recognized for its sustainability and vibrant social scene, offering a well-rounded living experience.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.1
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, Electric City Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Electric City Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life

Floor plans

Stockade1 bed1 bath840 sqft$1,850 /mo2 units availableWelcome to Electric City, a residential community featuring studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments in Schenectady, NY. Spacious layouts and amenities welcome you home, along with exceptional service and an ideal location within walking distance to shopping, dining and entertainment options. If you are looking for an apartment in a convenient, downtown location, contact our friendly, professional office staff to schedule a tour. Electric City is a contemporary, pet-friendly apartment community features studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments with a rooftop common area overlooking the city. Choose from a multitude of floor plans to best suit your needs including city and courtyard views, lofts, office spaces, and private balconies. The community is located on the intersection of historic State Street and Erie Boulevard in the heart of downtown Schenectady, New York. The building boasts ground-floor retail and restaurants, is walking distance to Proctors Theatre, Bowtie Cinemas, and popular area restaurants, and is just minutes away from General Electric, Union College, and the River's Casino and Resort.
Edison1 bed1 bath876 sqft$1,940–$1,965 /mo2 units availableWelcome to Electric City, a residential community featuring studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments in Schenectady, NY. Spacious layouts and amenities welcome you home, along with exceptional service and an ideal location within walking distance to shopping, dining and entertainment options. If you are looking for an apartment in a convenient, downtown location, contact our friendly, professional office staff to schedule a tour. Electric City is a contemporary, pet-friendly apartment community features studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments with a rooftop common area overlooking the city. Choose from a multitude of floor plans to best suit your needs including city and courtyard views, lofts, office spaces, and private balconies. The community is located on the intersection of historic State Street and Erie Boulevard in the heart of downtown Schenectady, New York. The building boasts ground-floor retail and restaurants, is walking distance to Proctors Theatre, Bowtie Cinemas, and popular area restaurants, and is just minutes away from General Electric, Union College, and the River's Casino and Resort.
Westinghouse1 bed1 bath821 sqft$2,071 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to Electric City, a residential community featuring studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments in Schenectady, NY. Spacious layouts and amenities welcome you home, along with exceptional service and an ideal location within walking distance to shopping, dining and entertainment options. If you are looking for an apartment in a convenient, downtown location, contact our friendly, professional office staff to schedule a tour. Electric City is a contemporary, pet-friendly apartment community features studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments with a rooftop common area overlooking the city. Choose from a multitude of floor plans to best suit your needs including city and courtyard views, lofts, office spaces, and private balconies. The community is located on the intersection of historic State Street and Erie Boulevard in the heart of downtown Schenectady, New York. The building boasts ground-floor retail and restaurants, is walking distance to Proctors Theatre, Bowtie Cinemas, and popular area restaurants, and is just minutes away from General Electric, Union College, and the River's Casino and Resort.

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Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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Dog Policy

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Allowed
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About Electric City Apartments

HomeApartments in Schenectady Electric City Apartments

Welcome to Electric City, a residential community featuring studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments in Schenectady, NY. Spacious layouts and amenities welcome you home, along with exceptional service and an ideal location within walking distance to shopping, dining and entertainment options. If you are looking for an apartment in a convenient, downtown location, contact our friendly, professional office staff to schedule a tour today.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.1
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, Electric City Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Electric City Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Electric City Apartments
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Electric City Apartments stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Electric City Apartments is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Electric City Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Electric City Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Electric City Apartments is great for:

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 16 parks within a mile

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • The area has transit options
  • 104 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Electric City Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 835 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

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Rent trends in Schenectady

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 40% higher than 1-bedrooms in Schenectady.

Median rents as of Oct 25 2025.
Schenectady
A table of studio rental data trends in Schenectady
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$831
December 2023$1,057
January 2024$1,022
February 2024$845
March 2024$843
April 2024$845
May 2024$845
June 2024$1,175
July 2024$1,131
August 2024$880
September 2024$796
October 2024$1,085
November 2024$1,195
December 2024$1,100
January 2025$1,106
February 2025$1,092
March 2025$935
April 2025$1,166
May 2025$1,235
June 2025$1,207
July 2025$1,196
August 2025$1,235
September 2025$1,225
October 2025$1,112

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$77,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $77,600 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $1,940.
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Schools near Electric City Apartments

Van Corlaer Elementary School

2310 guilderland ave

schenectady, NY, 12306

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Getting around Schenectady near 240 State St

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

8/10
Getting around is a breeze; rapid transit and bus lines are a few blocks away.

Points of interest for 240 State St, Schenectady

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

3/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

Explore the area around 240 State St

D Mart Enterprises Inc
445 State St
Electric City Food Co-op Inc
609 Union St
Lucky Market
752 Albany St
H & M Market of Schenectady Inc
775 State St
Fabio Grocery
859 Albany St

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