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Wade Towers & Garden Apartments
10 Queens DrSchenectady, NY 12304
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Schenectady County, NY from $600 (34 Rentals)
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Wade Estates
15 Lafayette StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments
225 state StSchenectady, NY 12305
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901 Draper AveSchenectady, NY 12306
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Shady Lane Apartments
133 Saratoga RdSchenectady, NY 12302
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Van Buren Apartments
2150 Eastern PkySchenectady, NY 12309
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965 Livingston Ave
SchenectadyNY12309
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916 Kings RdSchenectady, NY 12303
109 Park Pl
SchenectadyNY12305
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Rilassare at Rivers Ledge
2 Rivers Run DrSchenectady, NY 12309
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9210 Mariaville Rd, Unit 4
9210 Mariaville RdPattersonville, NY 12137
71 N Brandywine Ave
SchenectadyNY12307
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1675 Avenue B - Franklin School Apartments
1675 Avenue BSchenectady, NY 12308
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Schenectady County, NY Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Schenectady County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schenectady County Studio Apartments | $1,111 | $810 | $1,775 |
| Schenectady County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,560 | $875 | $2,425 |
| Schenectady County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,912 | $1,085 | $3,450 |
| Schenectady County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,999 | $1,500 | $3,000 |
| Schenectady County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available Schenectady County Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Schenectady County, NY is a Studio unit found at Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood priced from $975. Shady Lane Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,085. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Schenectady County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Shady Lane Apartments | Leasing Early-Mid 2026 | 1BR,1BA | $1,085 |
| Netherlands Village | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| Hillcrest Village Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 760 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
| Brookview Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,261 |
| Van Antwerp Village Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,349 |
| The Residence at Fort Hunter | D | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Schenectady County, NY
As of December 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Schenectady County area is the $0.70 price per square foot 1071 Van Velsen St Model at 1071 Van Velsen St, Unit 3 downstairs in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Schenectady County apartment is the 349 Mohawk Ave Model at 349 Mohawk Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,000 with a $1.19 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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| 1071 Van Velsen St, Unit 3 downstairs | 1071 Van Velsen St | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| 349 Mohawk Ave, Unit 1 | 349 Mohawk Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| 26 Park Pl, Unit 1 | 26 Park Pl | 3BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 301 Riverside Ave, Unit FirstFloorFront | 301 Riverside Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 651 McClellan St, Unit 651 McClellan St | 651 McClellan St | 3BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 307 Division St, Unit 307 DIVISION ST | 307 Division St | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 1231 Congress St, Unit #2R | 1231 Congress St | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 9210 Mariaville Rd, Unit 4 | 9210 Mariaville Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| 633 Hamilton St, Unit 1 | 633 Hamilton St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Shady Lane Apartments | Leasing Early-Mid 2026 | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Schenectady County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Schenectady County?
The cheapest apartment in Schenectady County is Shady Lane Apartments which is listed at $1,085, while the average apartment in Schenectady County costs $2,080.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Schenectady County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 1 regular apartments in Schenectady County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Schenectady County?
Cheap apartments in Schenectady County have an average cost of $515 which is $1,565 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Schenectady County.
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