Bedroom count
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Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Schenectady, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Schenectady rent stands today
Schenectady, NY rent rose 7.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Renters are paying $166 more per month on average than last year, despite a 3.0% month-over-month decline from the recent peak of $1,645/month in April 2026.
Compared to national trends
Schenectady sits 17.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 76 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Schenectady rent for $948/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,362/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,700/month, with 4+ bedroom units reaching $2,795/month. Apartments make up the majority of inventory at 71.2%, with houses renting at a median of $2,060/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Downtown Schenectady rents climbed 30.8% year over year to $1,569/month across 15 rentals. This rise outpaces the citywide increase of 7.7%, showing a localized surge in demand.
Median rent
Median rent in Schenectady
$1,600/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Schenectady is $1,600 per month as of May 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Schenectady
76
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Schenectady rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Schenectady, NY
Average rent prices in Schenectady have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Schenectady, NY
Rent prices in Schenectady vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Schenectady is $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,060. 1-bedroom apartments in Schenectady run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $948 |  10% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,362 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,700 | 4% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | 3% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,795 | 1% | 46% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central State | $1,700 | |
Downtown Schenectady | $1,569 | |
Hamilton Hill | $1,450 | |
Mt Pleasant | $1,597 | |
Seward Place | $1,495 | |
Vale Eastern Ave | $1,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,550 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,060 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$948
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,362
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,795
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
46%
Vale Eastern Ave
Average rent
$1,495
Hamilton Hill
Average rent
$1,450
Downtown Schenectady
Average rent
$1,569
Mt Pleasant
Average rent
$1,597
Central State
Average rent
$1,700
Seward Place
Average rent
$1,495
Apartments
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,060
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.
How does rent in Schenectady, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Schenectady and Albany by all bedroom counts and property types.
Schenectady
18%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Schenectady, NY is equal to the median rent in Albany, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,595
6%$1,275
6%$1,725
13%$1,495
1%$2,004
10%$2,000
10%$1,510
24%$1,795
15%$2,800
19%$1,600
5%$1,500
10%$1,475
1%Discover rentals in Schenectady, NY
12h ago
House for rent in Schenectady
830 Vischer Ave, Schenectady, NY 12306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Schenectady
2042 Van Vranken Ave #2ndFL, Schenectady, NY 12308
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
1917 1917 - 1919 Avenue B, Schenectady, NY 12308
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in Schenectady
209 Samuel Ct, Schenectady, NY 12306
5 beds
3.5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Schenectady
1347 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12308
4 beds
1.5 baths
$3,750
House for rent
1h ago
House for rent in Schenectady
1165 Cresse Ave, Schenectady, NY 12309
3 beds
1 bath
$2,900
$2,800
Price drop
House for rent
2h ago
240 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,698–$2,405
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Schenectady
21N N Ferry St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Studio
1 bath
$1,245
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1175 Fort Hunter Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$1,350
Apartment for rent
16h ago
2971 W Old State Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 3
5d+ ago
838 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12308
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1175 Fort Hunter Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,300–$1,350
Apartment for rent
16h ago
2971 W Old State Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Apartment for rent in Schenectady
3724 Carman Rd #4, Schenectady, NY 12303
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Schenectady
13 N College St #4, Schenectady, NY 12305
Studio
1 bath
$945
Apartment for rent
16h ago
2971 W Old State Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1175 Fort Hunter Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
1h ago
House for rent in Schenectady
1165 Cresse Ave, Schenectady, NY 12309
3 beds
1 bath
$2,900
$2,800
Price drop
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Schenectady, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Schenectady rental market.
How much is rent in Schenectady?
The average rent in Schenectady is $1,600 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Schenectady?
Average rent prices in Schenectady have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.
How does Schenectady rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Schenectady is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Schenectady?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Schenectady are Hamilton Hill ($1,450/mo), Vale Eastern Ave ($1,495/mo), and Seward Place ($1,495/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Schenectady?
To comfortably afford rent in Schenectady, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Schenectady?
Rents in Schenectady, NY have experienced a slight decline in 2024, with average monthly rents decreasing by 2.4% year-over-year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).