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Apartments for Rent in Schenectady, NY under $1200

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Apartments for Rent in Schenectady, NY under $1200. 34 Rentals Available
  • a view of a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    602 Craig Street, Schenectady, NY 12307
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  • a living room with a couch and a table and chairs
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    132 Broadway, Schenectady, NY 12305
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  • the front of a white house with a porch
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    602 Craig Street, Schenectady, NY 12307
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  • a view of a kitchen from the living room
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    3485 Carman Road, Guilderland, NY 12303
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    1 BED $925
  • 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 $1,195+
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  • 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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  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
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    1379 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
    1 BED $895
  • a living room with a dining room table and a kitchen
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    1383 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12206
    STUDIO $1,150+
  • a large room with tables and chairs and a living room
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    2 North Mohawk Street, Cohoes, NY 12047
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    1 BED $1,072
    2 BEDS $1,198
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    20 Eastview Drive, Watervliet, NY 12189
    STUDIO $1,082+
    1 BED $1,125+
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator
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    2378 Route 9, Mechanicville, NY 12118
    1 BED $1,189+
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  • a living room with couches and a table
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    2 First Street, Troy, NY 12180
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    STUDIO $904
    1 BED $1,018
  • a large brick building on the corner of a city street
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    17 State Street, Troy, NY 12180
    STUDIO $1,175
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  • a living room with couches and a table and two windows
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    599 River Street, Troy, NY 12180
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    1 BED $1,080
  • a blue car parked in front of a brick building
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    361 State Street, Albany, NY 12210
    1 BED $1,100
  • a house with stairs and a tree in front of it
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    336 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY 12210
    2 BEDS $900
  • a building on the corner of a street with a traffic light
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    400 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY 12209
    STUDIO $1,000
  • a building on the corner of a street with a traffic light
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    27 Stanwix Street, Albany, NY 12209
    1 BED $1,100
  • a living room with a blue couch and a white table
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    16 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210
    STUDIO $1,200
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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a wooden floor
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    59-61 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12210
    STUDIO $1,095
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  • a living room with a couch and a table and a kitchen
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    45 Columbia Street, Albany, NY 12205
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  • a living room with a kitchen and a couch
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    25 Morrison Avenue, Troy, NY 12180
    1 BED $1,095+
  • the front of a building with a sign on the side of it
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    109 Grand Street (Basement), Albany, NY 12202
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  • the spacious living room and dining room of an empty apartment
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    100 Vandenburgh Place, Troy, NY 12180
    STUDIO $989+
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Getting around in Schenectady, NY

79 /100
Very Walkable
46 /100
Some Transit
57 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 79, Transit Score®: 46, Bike Score®: 57

Frequently asked questions

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

Prices and availability in Schenectady, NY were last updated on 26 Nov 2025.

What are the best apartments in Schenectady, NY?

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

What type of rental buildings are in Schenectady, NY?

In Schenectady, 55% of the residents are renting compared to 45% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 12% of Schenectady’s rentals, 77% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 11% are single-family rentals.

Renting apartments in Schenectady, NY under $1,200

Searching for apartments for rent in Schenectady, NY under $1,200 is not an easy task, but luckily you have come to the right place. Whether you are a student on a budget, a young professional on the move, or simply a frugal person, RentCafe can help you find what you are looking for. Just make sure you know what you consider non-negotiable and what you can compromise on. Your new home is just a few clicks away. In Schenectady, NY, where the average rent is $1,188 per month, there are 34 units available for less than $1,200. Click on any of these units to see pictures, floor plans, amenities and more. After you have picked your favorite, you can contact the property to check availability. Considering that you are trying to spend as little as possible, looking at 1 bedroom apartments and studio apartments might be a good idea.

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