Rental GuideSchenectady, NY

Schenectady rent data for:

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,500

Year Over Year Change

-1%

$19

Rentals available, last 30 days

Rent ranges for Schenectady apartments

$2,251 - $3,000

$1,501 - $2,250

$751 - $1,500

$0 - $750

$2,251 - $3,000

10%

$1,501 - $2,250

38%

$751 - $1,500

51%

$0 - $750

10%

38%

51%

How has rent in Schenectady, NY changed in the last two years?

The average rent in Schenectady, NY, for rentals of all sizes and types, is $1,500, which is a 1.21% decrease year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Schenectady, NY is about $1,350. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Schenectady, NY is $1,700, and studios are about $968 per month.

See more Schenectady, NY rent data on our rent research page.

What are the K-12 schools in Schenectady, NY?

schools

9,053

students

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Who lives in Schenectady, NY?

Gender

49% Male

51% Female

Age Range

0-19

23%

20-34

24%

35-44

12%

45-64

26%

65+

14%

Language

English

88%

Spanish

Indo Euro

Asia Pac

Other

Education

No HS

15%

High School

50%

Bachelor's

26%

Master's

Prof Degree

Doctorate

What is the household breakdown in Schenectady, NY?

Families

31% Families

69% Single

Property

55% Renters

45% Owners

Household Income

0-25k

27%

25-50k

24%

50-75k

18%

75-100k

12%

100-150k

11%

150k+

How do residents get around Schenectady, NY?

Schenectady locals spend about 21 minutes commuting, and most drive to get to work. The best way to fly in or out of Schenectady is through Syracuse Hancock International Airport, 112.05 miles away.

Walking

6/10

Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Cycling

4/10

More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Driving

8/10

Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

4/10

There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Scores for Schenectady are calculated based on the proximity to and amount of infrastructure supporting each method of transportation.

Satisfaction survey results for Schenectady, NY

We surveyed 10,000 renters across the country about what it's like living in their cities and neighborhoods. In Schenectady, 67% of residents reported feeling satisfied or very satisfied with the city overall, which is higher than the national average of 60%.

Top Three Reasons to Live in Schenectady

Public transportation

67%Satisfaction rating

Parks & recreation

67%Satisfaction rating

Quality schools

67%Satisfaction rating

Other Things to Consider

Affordable housing

Pet friendly

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