
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Schenectady County, NY from $600 (30 Rentals)
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Wade Estates

Shady Lane Apartments

Van Buren Apartments

Draper Lofts Apartments

9210 Mariaville Rd, Unit #1

438 N Brandywine Ave

1470 Fern Ave

Brookview Court Apartments

Hampshire Apartments

110 Union St

The Foster

1675 Avenue B - Franklin School Apartments
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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 | $1,138 | $775 | $1,633 |
Schenectady County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,546 | $875 | $2,600 |
Schenectady County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,950 | $995 | $3,450 |
Schenectady County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,277 | $1,500 | $2,675 |
Schenectady County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,121 | $842 | $1,400 |
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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 $1,134. 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 Fall 2025 | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
Brookview Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,134 |
Netherlands Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,209 |
State and Clinton | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Van Antwerp Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,319 |
Niskayuna Gardens | Niskayuna 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,329 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Schenectady County, NY
As of March 22, 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 903 N Brandywine Ave Model at 903 N Brandywine Ave, Unit 903 starting at $1,600 with a $1.07 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 |
903 N Brandywine Ave, Unit 903 | 903 N Brandywine Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.07 |
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments | 2BD Town House | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
814 Holland Rd, Unit 4 bedroom Apt | 814 Holland Rd | 4BR,1BA | $1.40 |
9210 Mariaville Rd, Unit #1 | 9210 Mariaville Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
2950 Hamburg St, Unit 3 | 2950 Hamburg St | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
Van Antwerp Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
81 Cheltingham Ave, Unit A- Lower Level | 81 Cheltingham Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
State and Clinton | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
Shady Lane Apartments | Leasing Fall 2025 | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Schenectady County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Schenectady County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Schenectady County is at The Lofts at Frog Alley listed at $1,633.
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 and starts from $1,500.
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