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249 Mercer Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303, USA
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Amenities for 249 Mercer Ave
Features
| Air Conditioning | Carpet |
| Driveway | Forced Air |
| Freezer | Laminate |
| Tile | Washer/Dryer Hookups |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
| Microwave | Range/Oven |
| Refrigerator |
Tech
| Cable Ready |
Community
| Controlled Building | Onsite Laundry |
Grounds
| Lawn | Off-Street Parking |
| Outdoor Space | Storage |
Neighborhood
| Near Parks |
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Policies and fees
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One-time.
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 249 Mercer Ave
Property Id: 313494 NO SMOKING and NO PETS Monthly Rent:...... $1800 Available 07/01/2022 Town:................... 249 MERCER AVENUE A-ROTTERDAM School District:..... MOHONASEN Bedrooms:............ 2 Bedroom Rental Type:......... DUPLEX Date Available:..... 07/01/2026 Heating System:... GAS Hot Water:............ GAS Air Conditioning:.. CENTRAL Refuse Service:...... NO Smoking Policy:.......... NO SMOKING Pet Policy:................... NO PETS Utilities:...................... NOT INCLUDED Security Deposit:........ ONE MONTH Washer/Dryer:............ HOOK-UPS Basement Storage:...... YES Porch/Deck/Patio:....... YES Lawn Maintenance:.... YES Snow Removal:........... YES Parking:...................... YES 24 Hr Emerg Ans Svc.: YES
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 249 Mercer Ave compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
- Outdoor space
- Easy access to the outdoors
Considerations
- Oven not listed
- In-unit oven not included in listing
Address details
| Zip code | 12303 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Schenectady
2-bedroom apartments at 249 Mercer Ave cost about 3% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Schenectady.
Median rents as of Apr 11 2026.
Schenectady
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $1,585 |
| May 2024 | $1,581 |
| June 2024 | $1,555 |
| July 2024 | $1,498 |
| August 2024 | $1,500 |
| September 2024 | $1,500 |
| October 2024 | $1,500 |
| November 2024 | $1,474 |
| December 2024 | $1,429 |
| January 2025 | $1,552 |
| February 2025 | $1,646 |
| March 2025 | $1,603 |
| April 2025 | $1,575 |
| May 2025 | $1,600 |
| June 2025 | $1,603 |
| July 2025 | $1,596 |
| August 2025 | $1,603 |
| September 2025 | $1,605 |
| October 2025 | $1,620 |
| November 2025 | $1,652 |
| December 2025 | $1,645 |
| January 2026 | $1,658 |
| February 2026 | $1,700 |
| March 2026 | $1,700 |
| April 2026 | $1,750 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 2 years ago | $1,700 |
Schools near 249 Mercer Ave
Herman L. Bradt Elementary School
2719 hamburg st
schenectady, NY, 12303
K-2Public
B-
Pinewood Elementary School
901 kings rd
schenectady, NY, 12303
3-5Public
B-
Albany-Schoharie-Schenectady-Saratoga Boces
900 watervliet-shaker rd-ste 102
albany, NY, 12205
K-12Public
Forts Ferry School
95 forts ferry rd
latham, NY, 12110
K-5Public
A-
Southgate School
30 southgate rd
loudonville, NY, 12211
K-5Public
A-
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Getting around Schenectady near 249 Mercer Ave
Walking
3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 249 Mercer Ave, Schenectady
Groceries
2/10
No grocery stores within walking distance
Shopping
4/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
5/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk
High schools
0/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Parks
4/10
Limited amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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