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Apartments for Rent in Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY

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    132 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305
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  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    501 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
    1 BED $1,335+
    2 BEDS $1,595+
  • a living room with a white couch and a rug
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    108 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
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    1 BED $1,788+
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  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a refrigerator.
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    192 Erie Boulevard, Schenectady, NY 12305
    1 BED $1,700
  • A kitchen with white cabinets and a refrigerator.
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    192 Erie Boulevard, Schenectady, NY 12305
    1 BED $1,495
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  • A spacious kitchen and living room with a stainless steel refrigerator and a large island.
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    192 Erie Boulevard, Schenectady, NY 12305
    1 BED $1,650

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  • A kitchen with wooden cabinets and black appliances.
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    742 Eastern Ave, Schenectady, NY 12308
    4 BEDS $1,600
  • A large, old building with a fire escape on the side.
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    1011 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308
    STUDIO $1,050
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    602 Craig Street, Schenectady, NY 12307
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    602 Craig Street, Schenectady, NY 12307
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    STUDIO $629
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  • 124 1/2 Lomasney Ave Studio Apartment for Rent
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    124 1/2 Lomasney Ave, Schenectady, NY 12304
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  • the front of a red brick school building with a tree in front
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    1675 Avenue B, Schenectady, NY 12308
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    2 BEDS $1,250
  • A living room with a grey couch, a coffee table, and a rug with a pattern.
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    1146 Glenwood Blvd, Schenectady, NY 12308
    3 BEDS $1,995
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    1515 Hillside Ave, Niskayuna, NY 12309
    1 BED $1,275+
    2 BEDS $1,425+
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    5 Brookview Court, Schenectady, NY 12306
    1 BED $1,423+
    2 BEDS $1,301+
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    3485 Carman Road, Guilderland, NY 12303
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    1 BED $925
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  • A spacious room with a kitchen area and a fireplace.
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    220 Concord Hill Drive, Altamont, NY 12009
    3 BEDS $3,050
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  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
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    457 State Route 146, Guilderland Center, NY 12085
    1 BED $1,170+
    2 BEDS $1,500+
    3 BEDS $1,710+
  • a kitchen with white appliances and wooden cabinets
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    701 London Square Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065
    STUDIO $1,237+
    1 BED $1,259+
    2 BEDS $1,337+
  • 35 Broderick St 3 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    35 Broderick St, Albany, NY 12205
  • a living room with a white couch and a ceiling fan
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    Winding Brook Drive, Guilderland, NY 12084
    1 BED $1,465+
    2 BEDS $1,560
  • A building with a parking lot in front of it.
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    20 Walker Way, Albany, NY 12205
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  • a kitchen with a white counter top and a stainless steel refrigerator
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    3 Maxwell Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065
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    1 BED $2,100
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  • a large living room with blue chairs and a couch
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    1-A Lakeview Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065
    2 BEDS $1,095+
  • a living room with two couches and a coffee table
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    1-7 Rose Garden Court, Latham, NY 12110
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Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY have increased by 13.64% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,554 to $1,766.

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The national average price of rental apartments is $1,750, while the average monthly rent in Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY is $1,766.

Average rent in Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY

$1,766/mo Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY average rental price, September 2025
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The average monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY is around $1,766.

    What's the typical rent budget in Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY?

    A share of 28% of apartments in Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY have the cheapest rents between ≤ $1000. Around 31% of rentals are > $3,000. Around 38% of Downtown Schenectady's apartments have monthly rents between $1,001-$1,500. There are 3% of apartments with rents between $1,501-$2,000.

    The largest share of rentals in Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY (38%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Downtown Schenectady, NY

    93 /100
    Walker's Paradise
    51 /100
    Good Transit
    71 /100
    Very Bikeable
    Walk Score®: 93, Transit Score®: 51, Bike Score®: 71

    Frequently asked questions

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

    Prices and availability in Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY were last updated on 18 Nov 2025.

    What are the best apartments in Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY?

    The best apartments in Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY are: 132 Broadway Lofts, State and Clinton, The Lofts at Frog Alley, 192 Erie Boulevard, Unit 605 and 192 Erie Boulevard, Unit 707.

    What is the average rent in Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY?

    The average rent in Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY is $1,413.

    What is the price range for a studio apartment in Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY?

    The price range for a studio apartment in Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY is between $1,788 and $1,952.

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

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY is between $1,335 and $1,952.

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

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY is between $1,595 and $1,985.

    What type of rental buildings are in Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY?

    In Downtown Schenectady, 80% of the residents are renting compared to 20% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 20% of Downtown Schenectady’s rentals, 78% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 2% are single-family rentals.

    Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY demographics

    • 4,289Total Population
    • 2,039 Female
      2,250 Male
    • 34Median Age

    In total, Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY has 4,289 residents, 2,039 women and 2,250 men, per U.S. Census recent estimates. Statistics show that the median age of Downtown Schenectady’s population is 34.

    Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY households

    • 626 Family
      1,389 Non-family
    • 207 Children
      1,808 No Children
    • 2,015Total Number of Households
    • 1.19Average People Per Household
    • $55,048Median Household Income

    There is a total of 2,015 households in Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY. Of these, 207 have children and 1,808 are without children. Per Census Bureau’s most current estimates, 626 family households and 1,389 non-family households live in this area. The size of a household in Downtown Schenectady is 1.19 people, on average. The median household annual income in Downtown Schenectady equals $55,048, and the monthly housing costs equal $1,135.

    Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY education statistics

    According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2% of the population in Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY have no high school education, 31% went to high-school, and 32% have partially completed college. Moreover, 8% of the population hold an Associate Degree, 16% hold a Bachelor Degree, and 11% hold a Graduate Degree.

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