
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Schenectady County, NY from $600 (32 Rentals)
Cheap Apartments in Schenectady County.


Wade Estates

Shady Lane Apartments

Van Buren Apartments

860 Eastern Ave

Draper Lofts Apartments

1057 Palmer Ave, Unit Second Floor

Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments

Brookview Court Apartments

Hampshire Apartments
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Schenectady County, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Schenectady County?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Schenectady County Studio Apartments | $1,165 | $805 | $1,700 |
Schenectady County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $875 | $2,479 |
Schenectady County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,967 | $1,085 | $3,450 |
Schenectady County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,928 | $1,300 | $2,886 |
Schenectady County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,314 | $842 | $1,600 |
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Cheapest Available Schenectady County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Schenectady County, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Shady Lane Apartments priced from $985. Brookview Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,158. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Schenectady County apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Shady Lane Apartments | Leasing Earliest Late 2025/Early 2026 | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
Brookview Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,158 |
132 Broadway Lofts | Apartment 2E | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
State and Clinton | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Wellington Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Van Antwerp Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,319 |
Hillcrest Village Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 760 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Schenectady County, NY
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Schenectady County area is the $0.66 price per square foot 861 Oakwood Ave Model at 861 Oakwood Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Schenectady County apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Attached Garage Model at The Reserve at Glenville starting at $1,865 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Schenectady County apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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861 Oakwood Ave, Unit 2 | 861 Oakwood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.66 |
The Reserve at Glenville | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath w/ Attached Garage | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
36-38 Riverview Dr, Unit 36 | 36-38 Riverview Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.67 |
301 Riverside Ave, Unit 1stfloorback | 301 Riverside Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
The Residences at Vista Square I & II | Hemlock | 2BR,2BA | $1.64 |
156-1 6th St, Unit 156 Sixth St Apt 1 | 156-1 6th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
2950 Hamburg St, Unit 3 | 2950 Hamburg St | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
1057 Palmer Ave, Unit Second Floor | 1057 Palmer Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Van Antwerp Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
Shady Lane Apartments | Leasing Earliest Late 2025/Early 2026 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Schenectady County Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Schenectady County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Schenectady County Apartment is $985 at Shady Lane Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Schenectady County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Schenectady County is starting from $1,250 at Shady Lane Apartments.
What is the most affordable Schenectady County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Schenectady County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Hillcrest Village Apartment Homes and starts from $1,740.
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