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Apartments for Rent in Schenectady, NY

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When were prices and availability in Schenectady, NY last updated?

Prices and availability in Schenectady, NY were last updated on 24 Jun 2026.

What are the best apartments in Schenectady, NY?
What is the average rent in Schenectady, NY?

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

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY is between $1,295 and $1,530.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY is between $1,325 and $1,755.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY is between $1,325 and $1,650.

What type of rental buildings are in Schenectady, NY?

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.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Schenectady, NY?

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.

What apartment floorplans are common in Schenectady, NY?

Rental apartments in Schenectady come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 13% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 48% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 34% of all rentals in Schenectady. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.