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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • On-site laundry
  • Off-street parking
  • Outdoor recreation
  • Peaceful setting
  • Pet-friendly community
  • 2 spacious bedrooms

Location

2331 Niskayuna Dr, Niskayuna, NY 12309, USA
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Management

SDP Real Estate

Leasing office

(718) 578-8778

Property Overview

Hillcrest Garden Apartments receives a strong Zumper Expert Rating of 8.6, reflecting its excellent price-to-value balance and impressive amenities, rated 9 out of 10. The property's standout features include spacious two-bedroom layouts and pet-friendly accommodations, enhanced by nearby top-rated schools and an inviting environment for remote work. With a prime location and a trustworthiness rating of 8 out of 10, it offers a highly appealing living experience for potential renters.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 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
  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath800+ sqft$1,300–$1,400 /mo2 units availableWelcome to this first floor 2-bedroom 1 bath apartment, in the award-winning Niskayuna School District, featuring hardwood floors throughout. Large living room with plenty of natural lighting and a dining room off the kitchen. Newer windows and blinds throughout. Kitchen with stove and refrigerator. Plenty of cabinets and pantry closet. Full bathroom with ceramic tile floor and tub. 2 spacious bedrooms. Rent includes hot water, city water, sewer, trash removal, snow removal and lawn care. Each unit comes with 1 detached garage parking stall and availability for additional off-street parking. Coin operated shared laundry on premise. Conveniently located behind the local Dean Street Park with basketball court, tennis court and playground. Residents are responsible for electric, heat, cable and internet. Pet friendly, conditions apply.

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Amenities for Hillcrest Garden Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Hot Water

Appliances

Range with OvenRefrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Water/Sewer

Services

Trash Removal
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One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

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About Hillcrest Garden Apartments

HomeApartments in Niskayuna Hillcrest Garden Apartments

Hillcrest Garden Apartments in Niskayuna, NY offers a comfortable, well-kept living experience designed for everyday ease. Located close to Niskayuna High School and directly next to a public park, enjoy beautifully maintained grounds year-round, with professional lawn care, snow, and ice removal included—so you can focus on what matters most. This pet-friendly community provides practical conveniences like detached garages, off-street parking, and on-site laundry, making daily living simple and stress-free. Located just steps from a nearby public park, residents can take advantage of scenic green space, walking paths, and outdoor recreation right outside their door. At Hillcrest Garden Apartments, you’ll find a peaceful setting paired with the convenience and amenities that make it feel like home.


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 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 pets allowed. 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·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.

Hillcrest Garden Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 3 pet supply stores near the property

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Large windows for natural lighting

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
High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

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Rent trends in Niskayuna

2-bedroom apartments at Hillcrest Garden Apartments cost about 14% 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
April 2024$1,808
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

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $52,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,300.
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Schools near Hillcrest Garden Apartments

Craig Elementary School

2566 balltown rd

schenectady, NY, 12309

K-5Public
A-

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-

Boght Hills School

38 dunsbach ferry rd

cohoes, NY, 12047

K-5Public
A

Latham Ridge School

6 mercer ave

latham, NY, 12110

K-5Public
A-
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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 supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

3/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Some 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
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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