What's the average rent in Schenectady, NY?

Rental Market Trends in Schenectady, NY

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Schenectady, NY is $1,500 per month, which is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,932 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,500

0.3%$5 increase month-over-month

6.3%$88 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

143

APARTMENTS

$1,456

HOUSES

$1,775

TOWNHOUSES

$1,900

As of October 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Schenectady, NY at $1,456 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $1,900 per month. Houses average $1,775 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,300
2 Bedrooms	$1,525
3 Bedrooms	$1,725
4 Bedrooms	$1,650
All	$1,475

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Schenectady, NY is $1,300 per month, followed by $1,525 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,725 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,650 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,850
3 Bedrooms	$1,900
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$1,900

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Schenectady, NY is $1,850 per month, followed by $1,900 for a 3 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,300
2 Bedrooms	$1,500
3 Bedrooms	$1,650
4 Bedrooms	$1,650
All	$1,400

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY is $1,300 per month, followed by $1,500 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,650 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,650 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,900
2 Bedrooms	$1,500
3 Bedrooms	$1,800
4 Bedrooms	$2,600
All	$1,775

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Schenectady, NY is $1,900 per month, followed by $1,500 for a 2 bedroom house, $1,800 for a 3 bedroom house, and $2,600 for a 4 bedroom house.