Bedroom count
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Last updated on January 11, 2026
Last updated on January 11, 2026
Last updated on January 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of January 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 January 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 decreased by 3% in the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,500. A 1-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY costs about $1,360 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,600. Houses for rent in Schenectady, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,750.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,360 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,612 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,725 | 1% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,750 | 3% | 28% | |
Studio | $968 | 12% | 16% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Central State | $1,595 | |
Downtown Schenectady | $1,500 | |
Hamilton Hill | $1,700 | |
Mt Pleasant | $1,649 | |
Seward Place | $1,500 | |
Vale Eastern Ave | $1,595 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,650 | 7% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,750 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$968
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
16%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,360
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,612
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
28%
Seward Place
Average rent
$1,500
Vale Eastern Ave
Average rent
$1,595
Downtown Schenectady
Average rent
$1,500
Hamilton Hill
Average rent
$1,700
Central State
Average rent
$1,595
Mt Pleasant
Average rent
$1,649
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
7%
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 equal to the median rent in Albany, NY.
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Vale & Eastern Ave apartment for rent in Schenectady
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Vale & Eastern Ave apartment for rent in Schenectady
28 Columbia St, Schenectady, NY 12308
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
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2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
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5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Schenectady
1701 Carrie St Unit 3 #3, Schenectady, NY 12308
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Schenectady
2036 Guilderland Ave, Schenectady, NY 12306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Schenectady
1381 Union St #3, Schenectady, NY 12308
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Schenectady
1725 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12309
2 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2400 Albany St, Schenectady, NY 12304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Schenectady
2550 Troy Schenectady Rd #LEFT, Schenectady, NY 12309
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Schenectady
2 beds
1 bath
$2,400
House for rent
1d ago
240 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$2,105
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1175 Fort Hunter Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$2,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
277 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,649–$2,599
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1812 Albany Street, Schenectady, NY 12304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Schenectady apartment for rent in Schenectady
10 North Center Street #2, Schenectady, NY 12305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Downtown Schenectady apartment for rent in Schenectady
10 North Center Street #3, Schenectady, NY 12305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Verified
21 Front St #2, Schenectady, NY 12305
3 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
240 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,725–$2,105
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2400 Albany St, Schenectady, NY 12304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1175 Fort Hunter Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$2,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
709 Burdeck St, Schenectady, NY 12306
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
2d ago
400 Front St, Schenectady, NY 12305
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300–$1,600
Apartment for rent
2d ago
623 Nott Street, Schenectady, NY 12308
3 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1812 Albany Street, Schenectady, NY 12304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
7707 Mykolaitis Ln #000-1, Schenectady, NY 12303
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
$1,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Verified
21 Front St #2, Schenectady, NY 12305
3 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
5d+ ago
Verified
1146 Glenwood Blvd #2, Schenectady, NY 12308
3 beds
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
5d+ ago
525 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12305
2 beds
2 baths
$1,885
Apartment for rent
2d ago
838 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12308
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$995–$1,065
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1175 Fort Hunter Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$2,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
414 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12305
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,500–$1,700
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Downtown Schenectady apartment for rent in Schenectady
2 beds
1 bath
$1,595
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Seward Place apartment for rent in Schenectady
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
7707 Mykolaitis Ln #000-1, Schenectady, NY 12303
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
$1,300
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Verified
21 Front St #2, Schenectady, NY 12305
3 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
23h ago
Apartment for rent in Schenectady
1679 Avenue A #1681, Schenectady, NY 12308
3 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
1d ago
Vale & Eastern Ave apartment for rent in Schenectady
949 Maple Ave, Schenectady, NY 12307
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Vale & Eastern Ave apartment for rent in Schenectady
947 Maple Ave, Schenectady, NY 12307
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2400 Albany St, Schenectady, NY 12304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
24 W Campbell Rd, Schenectady, NY 12306
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,450
Apartment for rent