
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central State Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY from $700 (6 Rentals)
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Central State, Schenectady, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central State?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Central State Studio Apartments | $965 | $805 | $1,633 |
Central State 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,586 | $875 | $2,166 |
Central State 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,832 | $1,045 | $2,894 |
Central State 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,597 | $1,300 | $1,995 |
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There are currently 6 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Central State Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY.
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Cheapest Available Central State Apartments for Rent
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Lofts at Frog Alley | Shortell | Studio,1BA | $1,633 |
132 Broadway Lofts | Apartment 3B | 3BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central State, NY
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central State area is the $1.35 price per square foot Apartment 3B Model at 132 Broadway Lofts in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Central State apartment is the Bannon Model at The Lofts at Frog Alley starting at $1,763 with a $2.91 price per square foot in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central State apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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132 Broadway Lofts | Apartment 3B | 3BR,1BA | $1.35 |
The Lofts at Frog Alley | Bannon | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCentral State, Schenectady, NY
Ranked #2
Among neighborhoods in Schenectady, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Central State Neighborhood in Schenectady, NY
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
41 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central State Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central State Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central State Apartment is $1,714 at The Lofts at Frog Alley.
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