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The Residence at Fort Hunter - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

8.8

Very good

The Residence at Fort Hunter

1175 Fort Hunter Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,350–$1,430

123-7 Jay Street - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

7.4

Very good

123-7 Jay Street

123 Jay St, Schenectady, NY 12305

On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$895

913 Nott St. - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.8

Very good

913 Nott St.

913 Nott St, Schenectady, NY 12308

In-unit laundry | Hardwood floor | Oven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Electric City Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8.5

Very good

Electric City Apartments

240 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,738–$3,150

465 Kings Rd #1 - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

Apartment for rent in Schenectady

Charming 1 Bed Apt (First Floor) in Schenectady | 465 Kings Road | $1495/Month

465 Kings Rd #1, Schenectady, NY 12304

In-unit laundry | Central heat | Carpet

1 bed

1 bath

$1,495

414 Sacandaga Rd - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

Apartment for rent in Schenectady

414 Sacandaga Rd, Schenectady, NY 12302

Air conditioning | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$900

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1030 Eastern Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

1030 Eastern Avenue

1030 Eastern Ave, Schenectady, NY 12308

1 bed

1 bath

$900

Kabalian Drive - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

Kabalian Drive

Kabalian Dr, Schenectady, NY 12309

3 beds

2 baths

$2,100

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Albany Street 8 Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Albany Street 8 Apartments

1812 Albany St, Schenectady, NY 12304

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

111 Liberty Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

111 Liberty Street

111 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305

Air conditioning | Fitness center | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$1,975

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In-Unit Laundry

Dishwasher

Outdoor Space

1005 Hegeman St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Condo for rent in Schenectady

1005 Hegeman St, Schenectady, NY 12306

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

616 Lois Ln - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in Schenectady

Residential Lease, Schenectady, NY

616 Lois Ln, Schenectady, NY 12304

In-unit laundry | Garage parking | On-site laundry

2 beds

2 baths

$2,300

949 Maple Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Vale & Eastern Ave apartment for rent in Schenectady

949 Maple Ave

949 Maple Ave, Schenectady, NY 12307

Balcony | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Welcome to the Reserve at Towpath Trail! - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Welcome to the Reserve at Towpath Trail!

540 Northend Dr, Schenectady, NY 12308

In-unit laundry | Fitness center | Dishwasher

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,395–$1,650

71 North Brandywine Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

71 North Brandywine Avenue

71 N Brandywine Ave, Schenectady, NY 12307

1 bed

1 bath

$1,200

115 Arrow St S - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Schenectady

2 bedroom 1 bath home located on a quiet low traffic street .

115 Arrow St S, Schenectady, NY 12304

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Garage parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,330

148 Clinton St #2F - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Seward Place apartment for rent in Schenectady

148 Clinton St #2F, Schenectady, NY 12305

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Hardwood floor

Studio

1 bath

$1,260

444 Manhattan St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Schenectady

Charming 2 bedroom

444 Manhattan St, Schenectady, NY 12308

Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$1,544

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148 Clinton St #2E - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Seward Place apartment for rent in Schenectady

148 Clinton St #2E, Schenectady, NY 12305

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$1,375

242 Broadway - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

242 Broadway

242 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305

Storage

1 bed

1 bath

$1,650

1609 Foster Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Schenectady

3 Bedroom Apartment 1st Floor (backyard & laundry access included)

1609 Foster Ave, Schenectady, NY 12308

In-unit laundry | Balcony | Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$1,599

The Lofts at Frog Alley - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

The Lofts at Frog Alley

108 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305

1 bed

1 bath

$1,691–$1,935

1017 Willett St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mt. Pleasant apartment for rent in Schenectady

Residential Lease, Schenectady, NY

1017 Willett St #1, Schenectady, NY 12303

Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$1,200

821 Salina St #823 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Schenectady

Residential Lease, Schenectady, NY

821 Salina St #823, Schenectady, NY 12308

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | On-site laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

7 State St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Schenectady

7 State St

7 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305

Fireplace

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

623-625 Nott St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

623-625 Nott St

623 Nott St, Schenectady, NY 12308

Dishwasher | Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

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1516 Union Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

1516 Union Street

1516 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12309

In-unit laundry

2 beds

1 bath

$1,475

1305 Parkwood Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Schenectady

3 beds

1 bath

$1,595

The Wedgeway Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

The Wedgeway Apartments

277 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305

1 bed

1 bath

$1,595–$1,750

1209 Congress St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Schenectady

Section 8 Friendly. 3 Bed Unit in SCHENECTADY | $1750/mo | Available 10/15/2026

1209 Congress St #3, Schenectady, NY 12303

Hardwood floor

3 beds

1 bath

$1,750

1326 9th Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Schenectady

Beautifully Renovated 2-Family Home - 2BR/1BA Apartments

1326 9th Ave, Schenectady, NY 12303

Hardwood floor | Outdoor space | Microwave

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

1727 Tower St #106 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Schenectady

Residential Lease, Schenectady, NY

1727 Tower St #106, Schenectady, NY 12303

In-unit laundry | On-site laundry | Walk-in closets

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

13 Grove Pl #3REAR - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Vale & Eastern Ave apartment for rent in Schenectady

Rental

13 Grove Pl #3REAR, Schenectady, NY 12307

On-site laundry | Hardwood floor | Storage

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

501 Paige St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Hamilton Hill condo for rent in Schenectady

2nd floor

501 Paige St #2, Schenectady, NY 12307

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Assigned parking

3 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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1328 9th Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Schenectady

Modern newly renovated 2bed/ 1bath

1328 9th Ave #1, Schenectady, NY 12303

Balcony | Hardwood floor | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

192 Erie Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Schenectady

In-unit laundry | Fitness center | Elevator

1 bed

1 bath

$1,650

534 N Brandywine Ave #2F - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Schenectady

Residential Income, Schenectady, NY

534 N Brandywine Ave #2F, Schenectady, NY 12308

3 beds

1 bath

$1,900

1075 Park Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Schenectady

1075 Park Ave #1, Schenectady, NY 12308

In-unit laundry | Package service

3 beds

1 bath

$1,400

885 Yorkston St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mt. Pleasant apartment for rent in Schenectady

Residential Lease, Schenectady, NY

885 Yorkston St #2, Schenectady, NY 12303

Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

1200 Hillside Ave #407 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Schenectady

Village Meadows Condo 407 for Rent

1200 Hillside Ave #407, Schenectady, NY 12309

In-unit laundry | Air conditioning | Balcony

2 beds

2 baths

$2,000

1952 Curry Rd #13 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Schenectady

Residential Lease, Schenectady, NY

1952 Curry Rd #13, Schenectady, NY 12303

In-unit laundry | Storage | Carpet

2 beds

1 bath

$1,525

26 Washington Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Schenectady

Residential Lease, Schenectady, NY

26 Washington Ave, Schenectady, NY 12305

1 bed

1 bath

$1,450

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2 N Ferry St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Schenectady

Residential Lease, Schenectady, NY

2 N Ferry St, Schenectady, NY 12305

In-unit laundry | Walk-in closets | Ceiling fan

Studio

1 bath

$1,225

1014 Union St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Vale & Eastern Ave apartment for rent in Schenectady

Residential, Schenectady, NY

1014 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12308

Garage parking | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor

5 beds

1.5 baths

$2,300

13 John St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Schenectady condo for rent in Schenectady

13 John St Unit 2 - LANDLORD PAYS ALL UTILITIES - Stockade Schenectady

13 John St #2, Schenectady, NY 12305

Walk-in closets | Carpet | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

13 John St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Schenectady condo for rent in Schenectady

13 John St Unit 1 - LANDLORD PAYS ALL UTILITIES - Stockade Schenectady

13 John St #1, Schenectady, NY 12305

Hardwood floor | Walk-in closets | Outdoor space

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

1425 State St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Schenectady

$2,099 - 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Condo In Schenectady With Great Amenities

1425 State St #2, Schenectady, NY 12304

In-unit laundry | Assigned parking | Dishwasher

3 beds

1 bath

$1,999

1011 Union St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Schenectady

Assigned parking | Central heat

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150

1 Chestnut St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Vale & Eastern Ave apartment for rent in Schenectady

Residential, Schenectady, NY

1 Chestnut St, Schenectady, NY 12307

Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

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Updated: October 7, 2026

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Schenectady, NY apartments for rent

Renting in Schenectady, NY at a glance

As of today, Schenectady's median rent price is $1,595 per month, which is up 6%, or $95, compared to last year.

Median rent

$1,595

YoY change

+6%

+$95/mo

Rentals, last 30 days

86

Rent by unit type
SizeValueYoY
All bedrooms$1,595+6%
1 bedroom$1,347N/A
2 bedroom$1,6000%
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Local insights: What it's like to live in Schenectady, NY

Schenectady, NY offers a blend of urban living with access to nature, which residents appreciate. Many enjoy the vibrant arts scene, including live performances and local galleries, along with the variety of restaurants. Parks are a highlight, providing space for recreation and relaxation. However, some locals express concerns about crime in certain neighborhoods and the need for better public transport. Overall, the city’s historical charm and community events keep residents engaged, even if there are challenges with safety and commute options.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the average rent in Schenectady, NY for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom apartments?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Schenectady average around $1,340/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,650/month.

When is the best time to look for an apartment in Schenectady, NY?

June offers the lowest rents in Schenectady, with approximately 11% savings compared to November's peak pricing. December also provides good opportunities with the least competitive rental market.

What are the best neighborhoods to rent an apartment in Schenectady, NY?

Mt. Pleasant leads Schenectady's rental market with strong social connectivity and one-bedrooms at $1,350/month, while Vale & Eastern Ave, Seward Place, and Hamilton Hill offer excellent walkability and restaurant access.

What areas of Schenectady, NY are best for budget-conscious renters?

Hamilton Hill offers the best value with one-bedroom apartments at $995/month, representing 25% savings from the city median. Vale & Eastern Ave also provides budget-friendly options at $1,285/month median rent.

Are there pet-friendly apartments in Schenectady, NY?

Downtown Schenectady, Mt. Pleasant, Seward Place, and Vale & Eastern Ave offer excellent pet-friendly options with dedicated pet spaces, no breed restrictions, and regular community pet events.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Schenectady, NY?

In our current listings, utilities-included rentals are extremely rare in Schenectady, appearing in just 0.05% of units, with one-bedrooms leading at 0.07% of listings.

Methodology: How we got this data

Zumper’s proprietary rental data fuels our analysis. Rent and market trends, availability, neighborhood popularity, and lifestyle scores are all calculated using real-time and 2026 rental inventory and prices.

Our Lifestyle Categories ("great for eco-living," "great for social life," "great for pet owners," etc.) are determined by set criteria, against which we score each listing and its available features. At the neighborhood level, we calculate the listing count for each category to determine which lifestyles best fit each area.

Zumper, founded in 2012, is North America’s largest privately-owned rental platform, offering over 1 million listings across the U.S. and Canada. Stay informed on the latest trends and shifts in the rental market with our monthly National Rent Report, your go-to resource for key insights into the evolving rental landscape.

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