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Highlights

  • Central air conditioning
  • 24/7 emergency maintenance
  • Granite countertops
  • Oversized closets
  • Convenient parking
  • Exposed brick walls

Location

409 State Street, Schenectady, New York 12305, United States|Seward Place
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Management

Galesi Management Corporation

Leasing office

(518) 860-6294

Property Overview

The Metropolitan Lofts offers an excellent living experience, reflected in its high ratings: 8.6 for overall quality, 10 for price, and 9 for amenities and location. Residents benefit from notable features such as central air conditioning and oversized closets, along with proximity to schools, parks, and vibrant dining options. This property not only provides great value for money but also promotes a dynamic social life and emphasizes environmental sustainability, making it a compelling choice for 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, The Metropolitan Lofts is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Metropolitan Lofts 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
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life
  • Eco living

Floor plans

2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath1,445 sqft$1,600 /mo1 unit availableThe Metropolitan Lofts, a Galesi Group development. Live in luxury and enjoy the best downtown has to offer with great entertainment, restaurants, and boutiques waiting just outside your front door. Apartment Features Spacious 1 and 2 Bedroom Loft Apartments Ranging from 804 to 1,444 Square Feet Ceiling Heights Range from 10’ - 18’, Exposed Brick Walls, Ceramic Tile in Bathroom with Shower/Tub and Vanity Sink, Kitchen Equipped With Granite Countertops and Built-In Cherry Cabinets, State-of-the-Art Kitchen Include Frigidaire and GE Stainless Steel Appliances.- 30” Range Electric Cook Top and Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Garbage Disposal In-Unit, Large Capacity Washer/Dryer, Oversized Closets, Central Air Conditioning, Cable Ready Building Features: Convenient Parking Available; Additional Parking Available in Nearby Covered Garage, Secured Building with FOB Security System,24/7 Emergency Maintenance, Less than 1 mile to I-890 (via Exit 4B/Exit 5),Direct Access to NYS Thruway I-90 (via Exit 25 or 26),Amtrak Rail service is one block away at Schenectady Station, Located on Mohawk Hudson Bike/Hike Trail

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RangeStove/Oven

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Water/Sewer

Services

Trash Removal
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About The Metropolitan Lofts

HomeApartments in SchenectadySeward Place The Metropolitan Lofts

The Metropolitan Lofts, a Galesi Group development. Live in luxury and enjoy the best downtown has to offer with great entertainment, restaurants, and boutiques waiting just outside your front door. Apartment Features Spacious 1 and 2 Bedroom Loft Apartments Ranging from 804 to 1,444 Square Feet Ceiling Heights Range from 10’ - 18’, Exposed Brick Walls, Ceramic Tile in Bathroom with Shower/Tub and Vanity Sink, Kitchen Equipped With Granite Countertops and Built-In Cherry Cabinets, State-of-the-Art Kitchen Include Frigidaire and GE Stainless Steel Appliances.- 30” Range Electric Cook Top and Oven, Dishwasher, Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Garbage Disposal In-Unit, Large Capacity Washer/Dryer, Oversized Closets, Central Air Conditioning, Cable Ready Building Features: Convenient Parking Available; Additional Parking Available in Nearby Covered Garage, Secured Building with FOB Security System,24/7 Emergency Maintenance, Less than 1 mile to I-890 (via Exit 4B/Exit 5),Direct Access to NYS Thruway I-90 (via Exit 25 or 26),Amtrak Rail service is one block away at Schenectady Station, Located on Mohawk Hudson Bike/Hike Trail


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, The Metropolitan Lofts is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, The Metropolitan Lofts 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 The Metropolitan Lofts
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.
The Metropolitan Lofts 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.
The Metropolitan Lofts goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including garbage disposal. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, The Metropolitan Lofts 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.
The Metropolitan Lofts 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 The Metropolitan Lofts 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.

The Metropolitan Lofts is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 104 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • 23 parks within a mile
  • On-site recycling or composting options

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 The Metropolitan Lofts compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-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
More space
The 2-bedroom is 103 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

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Rent trends in Seward Place

2-bedroom apartments at The Metropolitan Lofts cost about 6% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Seward Place.

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Seward Place
Schenectady
A table of studio rental data trends in Schenectady
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,200
January 2024$1,022
February 2024$845
March 2024$843
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$1,000
A table of studio rental data trends in Seward Place
MonthMedian Rent
August 2024$848

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$64,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $64,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,600.
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Schools near The Metropolitan Lofts

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
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Getting around Schenectady near 409 State Street

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

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

Transit

7/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 409 State Street, Schenectady

Groceries

9/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk

High schools

2/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

6/10
Variety of bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 409 State 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

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