
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Central State Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY from $700 (16 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Central State area of Schenectady.


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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 | $980 | $775 | $1,633 |
Central State 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,620 | $875 | $2,166 |
Central State 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $995 | $2,894 |
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There are currently 16 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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Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments | 2BD Town House | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
The Lofts at Frog Alley | Shortell | Studio,1BA | $1,633 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central State, NY
As of March 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central State area is the $1.44 price per square foot 2BD Town House Model at Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,600. 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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Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments | 2BD Town House | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
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
2.5Pet 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
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central State?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central State is at The Lofts at Frog Alley listed at $1,633.
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.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central State Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central State is starting from $1,600 at Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments.
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