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Highlights

  • Dishwasher
  • Open kitchen
  • Stainless appliances
  • Off street parking
  • Gas stove
  • Large walk in closet

Location

1516 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12309, USA
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Management

Maddalone & Associates, Inc

Leasing office

(518) 346-8600

Property Overview

1516 Union Street offers strong value and convenience, with a high overall rating, excellent price and amenities scores, and a location that supports easy access to nearby points of interest and transit. Notable features include an open kitchen, stainless appliances, dishwasher, gas stove, off-street parking, and a large walk-in closet, plus a top-rated middle school nearby.

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

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 1516 Union Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1516 Union Street 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

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$1,475 /mo1 unit availableThis newly remodeled 1 bedroom plus Den is on the second floor in a great location near Union College! Only a few blocks from Downtown where all the action is! Dining, shopping, and nightlife! Theaters and Cinema, or visit Rivers Casino! At the end of a long day you can look forward to coming home to this spacious flat on the 2nd floor with Beautiful refinished original hardwood flooring and new plush carpeting throughout. As you enter into your private entry front door there is a Large Living room with lots of natural light. Enough space to have both a living room set and dining area if needed. This updated eat in kitchen is open to the living area and is perfect for chef-ing it up with stainless appliances including a gas stove, large fridge and dishwasher for easy clean-up after a great meal! With new granite counters and plenty of new cabinets and cooking space you will look to cook and entertain family and friends! 1 bedroom is a good size and could easily accommodate a queen sized set. And you will just Love the Large walk in closet. Extra living space/den is upstairs in the finished attic space. Great for an extra room, office, entertainment room or playroom. Updated Full bathroom with tub/shower. Stack-able washer/dryer in the unit for your convenience! Small shared Back yard for grilling or catching some rays! Off street parking and a One car detached garage available to rent for an additional monthly fee per month. Driveway is shared with downstairs tenant. Small pets UNDER 25 LBS ONLY may be considered with monthly pet rent added and proof of vaccinations.

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Amenities for 1516 Union Street

Apartment Amenities

Top Floor

Appliances

In-Unit LaundryRange
RefrigeratorStove
Washer and Dryer

Building

Water/Sewer

Grounds

Off-Street Parking
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Applicants

One-time.

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One-time. Refundable.

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About 1516 Union Street

HomeApartments in Schenectady 1516 Union Street

This newly remodeled 1 bedroom plus Den is on the second floor in a great location near Union College! Only a few blocks from Downtown where all the action is! Dining, shopping, and nightlife! Theaters and Cinema, or visit Rivers Casino! At the end of a long day you can look forward to coming home to this spacious flat on the 2nd floor with Beautiful refinished original hardwood flooring and new plush carpeting throughout. As you enter into your private entry front door there is a Large Living room with lots of natural light. Enough space to have both a living room set and dining area if needed. This updated eat in kitchen is open to the living area and is perfect for chef-ing it up with stainless appliances including a gas stove, large fridge and dishwasher for easy clean-up after a great meal! With new granite counters and plenty of new cabinets and cooking space you will look to cook and entertain family and friends! 1 bedroom is a good size and could easily accommodate a queen sized set. And you will just Love the Large walk in closet. Extra living space/den is upstairs in the finished attic space. Great for an extra room, office, entertainment room or playroom. Updated Full bathroom with tub/shower. Stack-able washer/dryer in the unit for your convenience! Small shared Back yard for grilling or catching some rays! Off street parking and a One car detached garage available to rent for an additional monthly fee per month. Driveway is shared with downstairs tenant. Small pets UNDER 25 LBS ONLY may be considered with monthly pet rent added and proof of vaccinations.


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 1516 Union Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 1516 Union Street 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 1516 Union Street
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.
1516 Union Street 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·10A 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.
1516 Union Street stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—in-unit laundry—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1516 Union Street 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 1516 Union Street 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.

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 1516 Union Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

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

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location

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Rent trends in Schenectady

2-bedroom apartments at 1516 Union Street cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Schenectady.

Median rents as of Sep 26 2026.
Schenectady
A table of studio rental data trends in Schenectady
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$1,115
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
April 2026$1,156
May 2026$1,178
June 2026$1,145
July 2026$1,120
August 2026$1,198
September 2026$1,199

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Can I afford to live at 1516 Union St?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$59,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $59,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,475.
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Schools near 1516 Union Street

Howe Elementary School

1065 baker ave

schenectady, NY, 12308

PK, K-5Public
C

Paige Elementary School

104 elliott ave

schenectady, NY, 12304

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 1516 Union St

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 1516 Union St, Schenectady

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

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

Parks

10/10
Exceptionally large amount of park space within a few minutes’ walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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