Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Schenectady Neighborhood of Schenectady, NY from $700 (30 Rentals)

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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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920 Albany StSchenectady, NY 12307
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118 Jay St
1 Bedroom Apartments

118 Jay St

118 Jay StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Hillside Crossing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Crossing

736 Albany StSchenectady, NY 12307
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148 Clinton St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

148 Clinton St

148 Clinton StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Redburn Stockade
1 Bedroom Apartments

Redburn Stockade

4 Union StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Northside Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northside Village

2450 Van Vranken AveSchenectady, NY 12308
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John Glen House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

John Glen House

58 Washington AveSchenectady, NY 12305
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242 Broadway
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

242 Broadway

242 BroadwaySchenectady, NY 12305
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Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Schenectady Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Schenectady area of Albany, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Netherlands Village priced from $1,209. State and Clinton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Downtown Schenectady apartments for rent in Albany, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Netherlands Village1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,209
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,225
Van Antwerp Village Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,319
Niskayuna GardensNiskayuna 1 BR1BR,1BA$1,329
Willowbrook Terrace Apartments2x2a2BR,2BA$1,595
The Lofts at Frog AlleyShortellStudio,1BA$1,633

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Schenectady, NY

As of April 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Schenectady area is the $0.29 price per square foot 1822 Guilderland Ave Model at 1822 Guilderland Ave, Unit 2 floor back in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Downtown Schenectady apartment is the Apartment 3B Model at 132 Broadway Lofts starting at $2,085 with a $1.41 price per square foot in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Schenectady apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1822 Guilderland Ave, Unit 2 floor back1822 Guilderland Ave3BR,1BA$0.29
132 Broadway LoftsApartment 3B2BR,1BA$1.41
301 Riverside Ave, Unit 1stfloorback301 Riverside Ave1BR,1BA$1.08
Willowbrook Terrace Apartments2x2 Den2BR,2BA$1.70
Glen Esk Apartments2032BR,2BA$1.86
The Reserve at Glenville1 Bedroom 1 Bath w/ Attached Garage1BR,1BA$1.91
1057 Palmer Ave, Unit Second Floor1057 Palmer Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
81 Cheltingham Ave, Unit A- Lower Level81 Cheltingham Ave2BR,1BA$1.69
Van Antwerp Village Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.65
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.67

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, NY

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Among neighborhoods in Schenectady, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is happy to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, areas, and rental properties across New York including Downtown Schenectady, Schenectady, and the greater Albany area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for easy access to the parks, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and much more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Downtown Schenectady Neighborhood in Schenectady, NY

Walk Score®

87 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

66 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

49 / 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 Downtown Schenectady Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Schenectady Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Schenectady Apartment is $1,209 at Netherlands Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Schenectady Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Schenectady is starting from $1,359 at Netherlands Village.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Albany, NY

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

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