Average Rent in Schenectady, NY
5 apartment buildings, 14 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,548/mo
Cheapest
$1,225/mo
Properties
5
Units
14
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 5 properties in Schenectady, NY.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Schenectady, NY Rent Prices
All 5 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Maddalone & Associates, Inc.
525 Union St #101, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
Hillcrest Village Apartment Homes
1515 Hillside Ave, Niskayuna, NY 12309, USA
13 State Street Apartments
13 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
Electric City Apartments
240 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
Iroquois Village
9 Alvino Wy, Niskayuna, NY 12309, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maddalone & Associates, Inc. 525 Union St #101, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA | $1,225 | $1,549 | $1.81 | 3.7 (176) | 7 |
| 2 | Hillcrest Village Apartment Homes 1515 Hillside Ave, Niskayuna, NY 12309, USA | $1,380 | $1,481 | $1.79 | 3.2 (157) | 5 |
| 3 | 13 State Street Apartments 13 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA | $1,654 | $1,711 | -- | 4.8 (13) | 2 |
| 4 | Electric City Apartments 240 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.9 (111) | 0 |
| 5 | Iroquois Village 9 Alvino Wy, Niskayuna, NY 12309, USA | -- | -- | -- | 3.9 (49) | 0 |
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Maddalone & Associates, Inc.
3.7 (176)525 Union St #101, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
Hillcrest Village Apartment Homes
3.2 (157)1515 Hillside Ave, Niskayuna, NY 12309, USA
13 State Street Apartments
4.8 (13)13 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
Electric City Apartments
4.9 (111)240 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305, USA
Iroquois Village
3.9 (49)9 Alvino Wy, Niskayuna, NY 12309, USA
Schenectady, NY Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Schenectady, NY is $1,548 per month, based on 14 units across 5 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,225 at Maddalone & Associates, Inc. to $1,654 at 13 State Street Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,542/mo | $1,380/mo | 11 |
| 2 Bed | $1,568/mo | $1,225/mo | 3 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Schenectady, NY, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Schenectady, NY averages $1,542/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,568/mo. At the local median household income of $56,398, that works out to 33% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Schenectady, NY at $1,109/mo. The current tracked market average runs 40% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Schenectady, NY while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Schenectady, NY?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$62,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,548/mo.
Comfortable income
$74,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,225/mo), you need to earn at least $49,000/year.
Median household income in Schenectady, NY is $56,398 , about 24% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Schenectady, NY
Overall prices in Schenectady, NY runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Schenectady, NY's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,548 |
| Utilities | $399 |
| Groceries | $526 |
| Transportation | $951 |
| Healthcare | $464 |
| Other goods and services | $743 |
| Estimated total | $4,631/mo |
Population
68,521
Median household income
$56,398
Census median rent
$1,109/mo
Rent as % of income
33.8%
Median age
35.8
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in New York
How Schenectady, NY rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Schenectady, NY | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | $1,869 | +21% | 21 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $4,528 | +193% | 10 |
| Rochester, NY | $1,816 | +17% | 9 |
| Cohoes, NY | $1,969 | +27% | 8 |
| Troy, NY | $1,887 | +22% | 6 |
| Syracuse, NY | $1,771 | +14% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Schenectady, NY?
The average rent in Schenectady, NY is $1,548 per month, based on 14 units across 5 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Schenectady, NY?
The lowest available rent in Schenectady, NY starts at $1,225 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY?
1-bedroom apartments in Schenectady, NY average $1,542/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,380/mo across 11 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY?
2-bedroom apartments in Schenectady, NY average $1,568/mo. Units start from $1,225/mo across 3 units currently listed.
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