Cheap Houses for Rent in Schenectady, NY

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Apartments For Rent Near Schenectady, NY

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Average Rent Trends in Schenectady, NY

Rent in Schenectady, NY varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent for a house increased in Aug 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent for houses peaked in Aug 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Sep 2025$1,995
Oct 2025$2,100
Nov 2025$1,800
Dec 2025$1,800
Jan 2026$1,700
Feb 2026$1,850
Mar 2026$2,400
Apr 2026$2,350
May 2026$2,095
Jun 2026$1,895
Jul 2026$1,795
Aug 2026$1,950
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In August 2026, Townhomes were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Apartments and Condos and Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,325$1,460$1,695$1,795$1,495
Townhomes—$1,000$1,300$3,500$1,300
Apartments and Condos$1,300$1,450$1,600$1,795$1,495
Houses$1,200$1,400$2,500$1,795$1,795
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Frequently Asked Questions about Houses for rent in Schenectady, NY

  • What is the average rent of a house in Schenectady, NY?
    The average rent of a house in Schenectady, NY is $1,795 per month. This is about 9% lower than the national average.
  • When is the average rent for a house cheapest in Schenectady, NY?
    In the last year, the average rent in Schenectady, NY was lowest in Mar 2025 when it was $1,600 per month.
  • When is the average rent for a house most expensive in Schenectady, NY?
    In the last year, the average rent in Schenectady, NY was highest in Aug 2025 when it was $2,100 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 3 bedroom house compare to a 2 bedroom house in Schenectady, NY?
    The average rent of a 3 bedroom house in Schenectady, NY is $2,500 per month. That is about $1,100 more than the cost of a 2 bedroom house.
  • How many houses are available to rent in Schenectady, NY?
    There are 13 available houses to rent in Schenectady, NY.
  • What are some neighborhoods in Schenectady, NY?
    Some neighborhoods in Schenectady, NY include: Union Street, Mont Pleasant, Woodlawn, Bellevue, Northside.
  • What are some zip codes in Schenectady, NY?
    Schenectady, NY includes zip codes such as: 12309, 12306, 12302, 12303, 12304.
  • What are some cities near Schenectady, NY?
    Some nearby cities include: Scotia, Alplaus, Rotterdam Junction, Rexford, Duanesburg. These cities may have more rental options to explore.
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