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Rental GuideSchenectady, NY

Schenectady rent data for:

As of today, you'll find 76 apartments for rent in Schenectady, with a median rent price of $1,500 per month. Schenectady has seen a 0%—or $3—increase in median rent price compared to the previous year.

Apartments for rent

Average Rent

$1,500

Year Over Year Change

0%

$3

Rentals available, last 30 days

76

Rent ranges for Schenectady apartments
$2,251 - $3,000
8%
$1,501 - $2,250
42%
$751 - $1,500
49%
$0 - $750
1%

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 0.17% increase year-over-year.

The monthly rent for 1-bedroom apartments in Schenectady, NY is about $1,405. The average rent for 2-bedroom apartments in Schenectady, NY is $1,635, 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?

15

schools

9,053

students

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Jessie T. Zoller School

1880 lancaster st

schenectady, NY, 12308

PK, K-5Public
C+

Howe Elementary School

1065 baker ave

schenectady, NY, 12308

PK, K-5Public
C

Woodlawn Elementary School

3311 wells ave

schenectady, NY, 12304

PK, K-5Public
C

Yates Elementary School

725 salina st

schenectady, NY, 12308

PK, K-5Public
C

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School

918 stanley st

schenectady, NY, 12307

PK, K-5Public
C-

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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

6%

Indo Euro

3%

Asia Pac

1%

Other

0%

Education

No HS

15%

High School

50%

Bachelor's

26%

Master's

6%

Prof Degree

0%

Doctorate

1%

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+

5%

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
50%
Pet friendly
50%
Weather
50%
Job market
33%
Nightlife
17%
Dating scene
17%
Cost of living
17%

Data last updated in 2024. Do you live here? Take our survey and share your experience.

How we got this data

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1146 Glenwood Blvd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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$1,995 - 3 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment In Schenectady NEAR UNION COLLEGE

1146 Glenwood Blvd #2, Schenectady, NY 12308

In-unit laundry | Furnished | On-site laundry

3 beds

1 bath

$2,995

$1,995

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 10

1238 Union St Apt 4 #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Schenectady

APARTMENT - Other - Schenectady, NY

1238 Union St Apt 4 #4, Schenectady, NY 12308

On-site laundry | Assigned parking | Hardwood floor

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

4 Columbia Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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4 Columbia Street #1, Schenectady, NY 12308

Outdoor space

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 5

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