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Last updated on October 10, 2026
Average rent in
Schenectady, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on October 10, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Schenectady rent stands today
Schenectady, NY rent rose 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,572/month. Renters today are paying $87 more per month on average than last year, with rents sitting just 3.0% below the recent peak of $1,645/month in April 2026.
Compared to national trends
Schenectady sits 17.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in the Northeast region.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Schenectady run around $1,199/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,322/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,600/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,692/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,750/month, offering a wide selection for different household sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
Seward Place rents climbed 45.4% year over year to $1,450/month, outpacing the citywide rise of 4.8%. This shows strong local demand in this neighborhood compared to the broader Schenectady market.
Median rent
Median rent in Schenectady
$1,572/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Schenectady is $1,572 per month as of October 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $327 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Schenectady
87
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 5% 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 $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Schenectady run $1,344 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,569.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,199 | 5% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,322 | 3% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,692 | 2% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,750 | 5% | 31% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central State | $1,750 | |
Downtown Schenectady | $1,500 | |
Hamilton Hill | $1,600 | |
Mt Pleasant | $1,400 | |
Seward Place | $1,612 | |
Vale Eastern Ave | $1,597 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,600 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,199
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,322
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,692
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
31%
Downtown Schenectady
Average rent
$1,500
Vale Eastern Ave
Average rent
$1,597
Seward Place
Average rent
$1,612
Hamilton Hill
Average rent
$1,600
Mt Pleasant
Average rent
$1,400
Central State
Average rent
$1,750
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
12%
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
17%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Schenectady, NY is 2% lower than the median rent in Albany, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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11%$1,550
12%$1,588
2%$1,442
3%Discover rentals in Schenectady, NY
5d+ ago
Vale & Eastern Ave apartment for rent in Schenectady
949 Maple Ave, Schenectady, NY 12307
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mt. Pleasant apartment for rent in Schenectady
1017 Willett St #1, Schenectady, NY 12303
3 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Schenectady
1005 Hegeman St, Schenectady, NY 12306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 31
5d+ ago
Vale & Eastern Ave apartment for rent in Schenectady
13 Grove Pl #3REAR, Schenectady, NY 12307
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Schenectady
209 Samuel Ct, Schenectady, NY 12306
5 beds
3.5 baths
$5,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
240 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$3,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Schenectady
7318 Vic Ct, Schenectady, NY 12303
3 beds
2 baths
$2,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Schenectady
616 Lois Ln, Schenectady, NY 12304
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
22h ago
540 Northend Dr, Schenectady, NY 12308
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
240 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,695–$3,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Schenectady
709 Burdeck St, Schenectady, NY 12306
1 bed
1 bath
$1,425
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
108 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305
1 bed
1 bath
$1,691–$1,935
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
913 Nott St, Schenectady, NY 12308
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1812 Albany St, Schenectady, NY 12304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
111 Liberty St, Schenectady, NY 12305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1175 Fort Hunter Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
22h ago
540 Northend Dr, Schenectady, NY 12308
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,395–$1,650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
913 Nott St, Schenectady, NY 12308
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Schenectady
1005 Hegeman St, Schenectady, NY 12306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 31
5d+ ago
1175 Fort Hunter Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment 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 $1,572 per month as of October 10, 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 5% since last year.
How does Schenectady rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Schenectady is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $327 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Schenectady?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Schenectady are Mt Pleasant ($1,400/mo), Downtown Schenectady ($1,500/mo), and Vale Eastern Ave ($1,597/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Schenectady?
To comfortably afford rent in Schenectady, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Schenectady?
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.
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).