Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 26, 2026
Average rent in
Schenectady, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on August 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Schenectady rent stands today
Schenectady, NY rent rose 6.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,600/month. Renters today are paying $145 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the recent peak from April 2026. Month-to-month rent is essentially unchanged.
Compared to national trends
Schenectady sits 16.9% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite a small total rental inventory of 92 units.
Price ranges
Studios in Schenectady rent for $1,048/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,425/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,600/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,700/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.
What you'll pay
Apartments make up 74.8% of total rentals with a median rent of $1,595/month, while houses rent for a median of $1,738/month. Apartments dominate the market, with houses commanding a higher rent.
Median rent
Median rent in Schenectady
$1,600/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Schenectady is $1,600 per month as of August 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $325 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Schenectady
92
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 7% 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 $1,595, whereas a house costs $1,737. 1-bedroom apartments in Schenectady run $1,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,048 |  6% | 15% | |
1 bedroom | $1,425 | No Change | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 8% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 9% | 68% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Central State | $1,675 | |
Downtown Schenectady | $1,500 | |
Hamilton Hill | $1,795 | |
Mt Pleasant | $1,675 | |
Seward Place | $1,595 | |
Vale Eastern Ave | $1,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,595 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,685 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,737 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,048
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
15%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
68%
Vale Eastern Ave
Average rent
$1,600
Mt Pleasant
Average rent
$1,675
Downtown Schenectady
Average rent
$1,500
Seward Place
Average rent
$1,595
Hamilton Hill
Average rent
$1,795
Central State
Average rent
$1,675
Apartments
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,685
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,737
Last 30 days
6%
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
17%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
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,600
3%$1,300
7%$1,863
21%$1,600
3%$1,975
6%$2,050
4%$2,387
1%$1,700
2%$2,697
36%$1,700
10%$1,550
3%$1,450
Discover rentals in Schenectady, NY
5d+ ago
834 Union St, Schenectady, NY 12308
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ 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
Downtown Schenectady apartment for rent in Schenectady
232 Park Pl, Schenectady, NY 12305
2 beds
1 bath
$1,325
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Mt. Pleasant apartment for rent in Schenectady
713 Orchard St, Schenectady, NY 12303
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Schenectady
209 Samuel Ct, Schenectady, NY 12306
5 beds
3.5 baths
$5,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Schenectady
620 Sacandaga Rd, Schenectady, NY 12302
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,000
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
13h ago
240 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,738–$3,150
Apartment for rent
19h ago
1175 Fort Hunter Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,430
Apartment for rent
10h ago
540 Northend Dr, Schenectady, NY 12308
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
240 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,738–$3,150
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1030 Eastern Ave, Schenectady, NY 12308
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
19h ago
1175 Fort Hunter Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,430
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Schenectady
465 Kings Rd #1, Schenectady, NY 12304
1 bed
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Schenectady
3612 Albany St #B, Schenectady, NY 12304
3 beds
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
House for rent in Schenectady
620 Sacandaga Rd, Schenectady, NY 12302
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1209 Congress Street #6, Schenectady, NY 12303
4 beds
1 bath
$1,850
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 20
2d ago
1175 Fort Hunter Rd, Schenectady, NY 12303
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
10h ago
540 Northend Dr, Schenectady, NY 12308
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Schenectady
1924 Jerome Ave, Schenectady, NY 12306
3 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Condo for rent
Available May 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 $1,600 per month as of August 22, 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 7% 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 $325 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Schenectady?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Schenectady are Downtown Schenectady ($1,500/mo), Seward Place ($1,595/mo), and Vale Eastern Ave ($1,600/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?
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).