Apartments for Rent in Schenectady, NY

Prices and availability in Schenectady, NY were last updated on 12 Nov 2026.

The best apartments in Schenectady, NY are: 132 Broadway Lofts, State and Clinton, 1675 Avenue B, Schenectady Gardens and 13 State Street Apartments.

The average rent in Schenectady, NY is $1,360.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY is between $1,150 and $1,695.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY is between $1,250 and $1,780.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY is between $1,395 and $2,050.

In Schenectady, 54% of the residents are renting compared to 46% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 13% of Schenectady's rentals, 78% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 9% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Schenectady is 39 years old, with 24% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 4 stories, of which 73% are garden-style apartment communities, 26% are mid-sized buildings, and 9% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Schenectady are around 13% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 48% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 34% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.