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 August 2026, the average rent in Schenectady, NY is $1,500 per month, which is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,962 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$1,500

-3.7%-$58 decrease month-over-month

2.0%$30 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

138

APARTMENTS

$1,499

HOUSES

$2,295

TOWNHOUSES

$2,195

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Schenectady, NY at $1,499 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $2,295 per month. Townhomes average $2,195 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,330
2 Bedrooms	$1,459
3 Bedrooms	$1,767
4 Bedrooms	$1,795
All	$1,500

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Schenectady, NY is $1,330 per month, followed by $1,459 for a 2 bedroom rental, $1,767 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $1,795 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$1,000
3 Bedrooms	$1,767
4 Bedrooms	$3,500
All	$2,195

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Schenectady, NY is $1,000 per month, followed by $1,767 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $3,500 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,325
2 Bedrooms	$1,450
3 Bedrooms	$1,600
4 Bedrooms	$1,700
All	$1,495

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY is $1,325 per month, followed by $1,450 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,600 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $1,700 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,295
2 Bedrooms	$1,325
3 Bedrooms	$2,450
4 Bedrooms	$3,750
All	$2,295

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Schenectady, NY is $2,295 per month, followed by $1,325 for a 2 bedroom house, $2,450 for a 3 bedroom house, and $3,750 for a 4 bedroom house.