Apartments for Rent in Schenectady, NY

Prices and availability in Schenectady, NY were last updated on 11 Sep 2026.

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

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

The price range for a studio apartment in Schenectady, NY is between $1,995 and $2,150.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY is between $1,250 and $2,150.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY is between $1,250 and $2,150.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY is between $1,500 and $2,750.

In Schenectady 54% of the housing is rented out compared to 46% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 13% of Schenectady's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 78% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 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.