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118 Jay Street, Schenectady, New York 12305, United States|Seward Place
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Property Overview
This property features a spacious one-bedroom layout and receives a solid overall rating of 8.5 out of 10, reflecting its attractiveness for renters. It balances price and value well, earning an 8 out of 10 for affordability, while its impressive amenities and location ratings of 9 out of 10 highlight a premier living experience near transportation and educational facilities. Additionally, it demonstrates a commendable trustworthiness score of 7 out of 10, ensuring transparency for prospective tenants.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Elementary school nearby
- Middle school nearby
Great for
Work-from-home
Floor plans
| Jay - Apt-0... | Studio | 1 bath | 500 sqft | 1 bed 1 bath units available | ||
| Jay - Apt-0... | 1 bed | 1 bath | 340 sqft | |||
| 118 Jay st - Apt-1... | 1 bed | 1 bath | 340 sqft | |||
| Jay - Apt-08 | 1 bed | 1 bath | 340 sqft | |||
| Jay - Apt-10 | 1 bed | 1 bath | 560 sqft | Beautiful 1 Bed 1 Bath units in the historic Seneca Building at 118 Jay St. Heat and hot water included! Tenant only pays electricity and internet. These apartments boast hardwood floors, granite countertops, spacious bedrooms and baths, all in the most desirable location in Downtown Schenectady. Showing can only be schedule after an application has been received. Monthly income of 3X the monthly rent is required for applications to be considered. | ||
| 118 Jay st - Apt-0... | 1 bed | 1 bath | 560 sqft | |||
| Jay - Apt-0... | 1 bed | 1 bath | 560 sqft | Beautiful 1 Bed 1 Bath units in the historic Seneca Building at 118 Jay St. Heat and hot water included! Tenant only pays electricity and internet. These apartments boast hardwood floors, granite countertops, spacious bedrooms and baths, all in the most desirable location in Downtown Schenectady. Showing can only be schedule after an application has been received. Monthly income of 3X the monthly rent is required for applications to be considered. | ||
| 118 Jay st - Apt-0... | 1 bed | 1 bath | 560 sqft | Move in Special: First months rent FREE!!!!!! Spacious 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in an up and coming Downtown Location, Tenant just pays electric! | ||
| 118 Jay st - Apt-0... | 1 bed | 1 bath | 560 sqft | Beautiful 1 Bed 1 Bath units in the historic Seneca Building at 118 Jay St. Heat and hot water included! Tenant only pays electricity and internet. These apartments boast hardwood floors, granite countertops, spacious bedrooms and baths, all in the most desirable location in Downtown Schenectady. Showing can only be schedule after an application has been received. Monthly income of 3X the monthly rent is required for applications to be considered. |
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Amenities for Jay
Apartment Amenities
| Gas Utilities | Heat |
| Hot Water | Trash Included |
| Utilities/Sewer |
Building
| Onsite Laundry |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
Building details
Property details
| Units | 1 |
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About Jay
Move in Special: First months rent FREE!!!!!! Spacious 1 bedroom, 1 bath apartment in an up and coming Downtown Location, Tenant just pays electric!
Jay is great for:
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 Jay compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 1 mile away
- Middle school nearby
- There is a middle school 1 mile away
- Laundry available on site
- Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
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Rent trends in Seward Place
Median rents as of Mar 28 2026.
Seward Place
Schenectady
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| November 2025 | $1,118 |
| December 2025 | $997 |
| January 2026 | $925 |
| February 2026 | $922 |
| March 2026 | $1,100 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | $848 |
Schools near Jay
Yates Elementary School
725 salina st
schenectady, NY, 12308
PK, K-5Public
C
Howe Elementary School
1065 baker ave
schenectady, NY, 12308
PK, K-5Public
C
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
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Getting around Schenectady near 118 Jay Street
Walking
6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.
Driving
7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
8/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.
Points of interest for 118 Jay Street, 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
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk
Primary schools
5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk
High schools
2/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk
Explore the area around 118 Jay Street
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
Paisa Mizer
163 Jay St
Lee's Four Seasons
428 State St
Infamous Apparel LLC
322 State St
NY Sportswear
780 State St
Beastly Buddies
1462 Erie Blvd
Raw Juice & Smoothie Bar
177 Jay St
Ambition Coffee House & Eatery
154 Jay St
True Juice Cafe
251 State St
Moon & River Cafe
115 S Ferry St
Dunkin'
2 Rush St
Clinton Street Pub
159 Clinton St
Ambition Coffee House & Eatery
154 Jay St
Zen Asian Fusion Mojoto Lounge
469 State St
Jay St Pub
118 Jay St
20 North Broadway Tavern
20 N Broadway
Puzzles Bakery & Caf
515 State St
Villa Italia Bakery
226 Broadway
Perreca's
33 N Jay St
Civitello's Italian Pastry Shoppe
42 N Jay St
Triceys Tasty Treats
Vale Park
Riverside Park
Schenectady Museum and Park
Pleasant Valley Park
Freedom Park
Lil Rita's
432 Franklin St
Simone's Kitchen
121 Jay St
Ambition Coffee House & Eatery
154 Jay St
Whistling Kettle
138 Jay St
Zen Asian Fusion Mojoto Lounge
469 State St
State St / Clinton St
Troy / Schenectady, Van Vranken Ave - Broadway, Schenectady Wolf Road, Rotterdam Square Mall - Nott Street, Scotia-Mt.Pleasant, Amsterdam to Schenectady via Exit 26
604 State St
Rotterdam Square Mall - Nott Street, Van Vranken Ave - Broadway, Scotia-Mt.Pleasant, Amsterdam to Schenectady via Exit 26, Troy / Schenectady
Broadway / State St (Parking Garage Crosswalk)
Schenectady Shuttle, Van Vranken Ave - Broadway
Downtown / Train Sta / State St / Broadway
Schenectady / Guilderland via Route 20, Troy / Schenectady, Schenectady Wolf Road, Amsterdam to Schenectady via Exit 26, Scotia-Mt.Pleasant, BusPlus Red Line Albany - Schenectady, Rotterdam Square Mall - Nott Street, Schenectady Shuttle
Downtown / Train Sta / State St / Broadway
Schenectady Wolf Road, Scotia-Mt.Pleasant, Schenectady / Guilderland via Route 20, Troy / Schenectady, BusPlus Red Line Albany - Schenectady, Schenectady Shuttle, Amsterdam to Schenectady via Exit 26, Rotterdam Square Mall - Nott Street
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