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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Schenectady, NY

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Apartments Under $700

  • 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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Apartments Under $900

  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
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    1379 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
    STUDIO $1,375
    1 BED $895
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Apartments Under $1,000

  • a living room with couches and a table
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    2 First Street, Troy, NY 12180
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $904
    1 BED $1,018
  • a living room with tables and chairs and a couch
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    1A Lakeview Drive, Clifton Park, NY 12065
    STUDIO $1,281+
    1 BED $1,030+
    2 BEDS $959+

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Apartments Under $1,100

  • a bedroom with a bed and three windows
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    88 Willett Street, Albany, NY 12210
    STUDIO $1,015
    1 BED $1,125
    2 BEDS $1,280
  • 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 $1,065+
    2 BEDS $1,535+
    3 BEDS $1,785+

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  • a large room with tables and chairs and a living room
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    2 North Mohawk Street, Cohoes, NY 12047
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $1,072
    2 BEDS $1,198
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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 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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Apartments Under $1,200

  • 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
    2 BEDS $1,250
  • a living room with a dining room table and a kitchen
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    1383 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12206
    STUDIO $1,125+

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  • 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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    2 BEDS $1,660

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a white refrigerator
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    2378 Route 9, Mechanicville, NY 12118
    STUDIO $1,241+
    1 BED $1,200+
    2 BEDS $1,403+
  • a living room with a blue couch and a white table
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    16 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210
    STUDIO $1,200
    1 BED $1,415
    2 BEDS $2,195

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  • a kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops
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    2920 5Th Ave, Troy, NY 12180
    STUDIO $1,210
    2 BEDS $1,395
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    1515 Hillside Ave, Niskayuna, NY 12309
    1 BED $1,270+
    2 BEDS $1,390+
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  • a living room with a couch and a television
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    2420 21St Street, Troy, NY 12180
    1 BED $1,270+
    2 BEDS $1,355+
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  • the outlook of an apartment building with a parking lot
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    5 Brookview Court, Schenectady, NY 12306
    1 BED $1,438+
    2 BEDS $1,308+
  • a living room with couches and a coffee table
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    121 Columbia Gardens, Cohoes, NY 12047
    1 BED $1,403+
    2 BEDS $1,559+
    3 BEDS $2,045+

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  • a living room with couches and a table and a television
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    121 Columbia Gardens, Cohoes, NY 12047
    1 BED $1,408+
    2 BEDS $1,557+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    63 Mansion Blvd, Delmar, NY 12054
    1 BED $1,693+
    2 BEDS $2,099+
    3 BEDS $2,498+
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    1011 Union Street, Schenectady, NY 12308
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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 building on the corner of a street with a traffic light
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    31 Stanwix St, Albany, NY 12209
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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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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

How many cheap rentals are available in Schenectady, NY on RentCafe?

There are 2 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Schenectady, NY were last updated on 22 Nov 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Schenectady, NY?

The average Schenectady, NY cheap apartment size is 748 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Schenectady, NY?

Cheap apartments in Schenectady, NY are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Schenectady, NY?

A cheap apartment in Schenectady, NY offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Schenectady, NY? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Schenectady, NY has never been easier. We feature 72 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Schenectady, NY average. What is a cheap rent in Schenectady, NY? The average apartment rent in Schenectady is $1,449 per month so any rental south of $1,159 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Schenectady, NY rents go as low as $895/mo.

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