Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on February 26, 2026
Last updated on February 26, 2026
Last updated on February 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Schenectady, NY is $1,500. This is -21%, or $400, lower than the national average.
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As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Schenectady, NY is $1,500. This is -21%, or $400, lower than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.
Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Schenectady, NY have increased by 7% in the last month and have decreased by 5% in the last year.
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
The monthly rent for an apartment in Schenectady, NY is $1,497. A 1-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY costs about $1,375 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,625. Houses for rent in Schenectady, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,750.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,367 | 3% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,675 | 4% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,650 | 5% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $2,750 | 8% | 27% | |
Studio | $968 | 2% | No Change |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Central State | $1,380 | |
Downtown Schenectady | $1,600 | |
Hamilton Hill | $1,497 | |
Mt Pleasant | $1,380 | |
Seward Place | $1,500 | |
Vale Eastern Ave | $1,200 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,497 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,725 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,750 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$968
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,367
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
27%
Seward Place
Average rent
$1,500
Vale Eastern Ave
Average rent
$1,200
Hamilton Hill
Average rent
$1,497
Downtown Schenectady
Average rent
$1,600
Central State
Average rent
$1,380
Mt Pleasant
Average rent
$1,380
Apartments
Average rent
$1,497
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Schenectady, NY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
Median rent prices in Schenectady, NY for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Albany, NY.
Schenectady
lower than the national median
lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Schenectady, NY is 3% lower than the median rent in Albany, NY.
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$1,195
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Available Oct 17
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Available Feb 1
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4d ago
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5d+ ago
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$1,350
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
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3 beds
2 baths
$6,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
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140 Paddock Cir, Schenectady, NY 12306
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
House for rent
5h ago
240 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
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2 beds
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$2,350
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Schenectady
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
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Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$2,350
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Available Feb 1
3d ago
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1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,499–$2,299
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
$1,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 22
5d+ ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
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Available Feb 1
1d ago
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1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$1,925
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2d ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
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5d+ ago
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1 bath
$1,065
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5h ago
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1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,395
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8h ago
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1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,745
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1d ago
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846 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12308
2 beds
1 bath
$1,395
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1146 Glenwood Blvd #2, Schenectady, NY 12308
3 beds
1 bath
$1,995
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Available Nov 10
5d+ ago
838 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12308
1 bed
1 bath
$1,065
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
848 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12308
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050–$1,095
Apartment for rent
1d ago
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1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$1,925
Apartment for rent
2d ago
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2 beds
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$1,495
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$1,625
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5d+ ago
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5d+ ago
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1 bath
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5d+ ago
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5d+ ago
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3 beds
1 bath
$1,595
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