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Highlights

  • Hardwood floors
  • Included utilities
  • Professionals
  • Spacious and well-maintained apartment
  • Convenient proximity

Location

2331 Niskayuna Dr, Niskayuna, NY 12309, USA
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Management

SDP Real Estate

Leasing office

(518) 817-3994

Property Overview

Hillcrest Garden Apartments offers an impressive overall Zumper rating of 8.5, highlighting its quality and desirability for renters. With a competitive price rating and strong scores for amenities and location, it provides excellent value and convenience, featuring hardwood floors and included utilities. The property also promotes a vibrant social atmosphere, supported by nearby cultural centers, restaurants, and local event hubs.

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

8.5
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Hillcrest Garden Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Hillcrest Garden 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

  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath750 sqft$1,500 /mo1 unit availableMove into a spacious and well-maintained 2-bed, 1-bath apartment in a serene, sought-after neighborhood. Features include hardwood floors, dedicated garage, included utilities, and convenient proximity to parks and highly rated schools—ideal for small families or professionals seeking comfort and community.

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Amenities for Hillcrest Garden Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Hot WaterUtilities Included

Building

Sewer

Services

Trash Removal
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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About Hillcrest Garden Apartments

HomeApartments in Niskayuna Hillcrest Garden Apartments

Move into a spacious and well-maintained 2-bed, 1-bath apartment in a serene, sought-after neighborhood. Features include hardwood floors, dedicated garage, included utilities, and convenient proximity to parks and highly rated schools—ideal for small families or professionals seeking comfort and community.


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, Hillcrest Garden Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Hillcrest Garden 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 Hillcrest Garden Apartments
Price·10A 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.
Hillcrest Garden Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A 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.
Hillcrest Garden Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including hot water. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Hillcrest Garden Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Hillcrest Garden 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 Hillcrest Garden 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·7A 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.
Hillcrest Garden Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Hillcrest Garden Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • 8 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 26 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • 5 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 1 local event hub within 1 mile

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 Hillcrest Garden Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.4 mile away

Considerations

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Rent trends in Niskayuna

2-bedroom apartments at Hillcrest Garden Apartments cost about 1% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Niskayuna.

Median rents as of May 31 2025.
Niskayuna
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Niskayuna
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,334
October 2023$1,350
November 2023$1,346
December 2023$1,350
March 2024$1,460
April 2024$1,762
September 2024$1,334
October 2024$1,334
April 2025$1,750
May 2025$1,750

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$60,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $60,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,500.
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Schools near Hillcrest Garden Apartments

Craig Elementary School

2566 balltown rd

schenectady, NY, 12309

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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Niskayuna near 2331 Niskayuna Dr

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

4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 2331 Niskayuna Dr, Niskayuna

Groceries

4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
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

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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