Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 12, 2026
Average rent in
Schenectady, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on July 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Schenectady rent stands today
Schenectady, NY rent rose 4.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,510/month. Renters today are paying $125 more per month on average than last year, with rent just 2.7% below the recent peak of $1,645/month in April 2026.
Compared to national trends
Schenectady remains 22.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median. The market includes 82 total rentals, positioning it as an accessible option for renters seeking value in upstate New York.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $948/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,380/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,622/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,750/month in Schenectady. These bedroom tiers reflect the range of rents available across the city’s rental inventory.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Central State neighborhood saw rents climb by 58.8% year over year, far outpacing the citywide increase. This surge contrasts with the broader market's more moderate 4.1% rise, showing localized rental dynamics in Schenectady, NY.
Median rent
Median rent in Schenectady
$1,510/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Schenectady is $1,510 per month as of July 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $440 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Schenectady
82
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Schenectady rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Schenectady, NY
Average rent prices in Schenectady have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $1,972. 1-bedroom apartments in Schenectady run $1,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $948 | 2% |  11% | |
1 bedroom | $1,380 | 5% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,622 | 2% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,695 | 6% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,750 | 5% | 41% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central State | $1,667 | |
Downtown Schenectady | $1,550 | |
Hamilton Hill | $1,350 | |
Mt Pleasant | $1,675 | |
Seward Place | $1,500 | |
Vale Eastern Ave | $1,495 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,725 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,972 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$948
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,380
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,622
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
41%
Vale Eastern Ave
Average rent
$1,495
Downtown Schenectady
Average rent
$1,550
Mt Pleasant
Average rent
$1,675
Seward Place
Average rent
$1,500
Hamilton Hill
Average rent
$1,350
Central State
Average rent
$1,667
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,972
Last 30 days
2%
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
23%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Schenectady, NY is 6% lower than the median rent in Albany, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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8%$1,325
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18%$1,500
9%$2,312
20%$1,950
13%$1,600
17%$1,780
1%$2,710
30%$1,595
8%$1,580
1%$1,450
6%Discover rentals in Schenectady, NY
5d+ ago
605 Lansing St, Schenectady, NY 12303
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
Apartment for rent
13h ago
Mt. Pleasant apartment for rent in Schenectady
635 Crane St #3, Schenectady, NY 12303
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Schenectady
2014 Wabash Ave, Schenectady, NY 12306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
2h ago
24 W Campbell Rd, Schenectady, NY 12306
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,250–$1,650
Apartment for rent
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
3d ago
House for rent in Schenectady
104 Serif Ln, Schenectady, NY 12303
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Schenectady
616 Lois Ln, Schenectady, NY 12304
2 beds
2 baths
$2,450
Condo for rent
2d ago
3407 Carman Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,825
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Downtown Schenectady apartment for rent in Schenectady
23 Monroe St #25-1F, Schenectady, NY 12305
Studio
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
1d ago
108 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305
1 bed
1 bath
$1,790–$1,935
Apartment for rent
2d ago
834 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12308
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,175
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Schenectady
3736 Carman Rd #3, Schenectady, NY 12303
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
1175 Fort Hunter Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303
1 bed
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
913 Nott St, Schenectady, NY 12308
4 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Schenectady
192 Erie Blvd #707, Schenectady, NY 12305
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 3
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Schenectady
25 North St #2ndFL, Schenectady, NY 12305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
2d ago
834 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12308
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,175
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Central State apartment for rent in Schenectady
3 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Downtown Schenectady apartment for rent in Schenectady
23 Monroe St #23-1F, Schenectady, NY 12305
Studio
1 bath
$1,325
$1,225
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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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 $1,510 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Schenectady?
Average rent prices in Schenectady have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Schenectady rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Schenectady is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $440 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Schenectady?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Schenectady are Hamilton Hill ($1,350/mo), Vale Eastern Ave ($1,495/mo), and Seward Place ($1,500/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Schenectady?
To comfortably afford rent in Schenectady, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).