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Electric City Apartments

240 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305

5.0 (6 reviews)

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    $1,658 - $2,405

  • Bedrooms

    1 - 2 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    745 - 1,296 sq ft

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Welcome to Electric City, a residential community featuring studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments in Schenectady, NY. Spacious layouts and amenities welcome you home, along with exceptional service and an ideal location within walking distance to shopping, dining and entertainment options. If you are looking for an apartment in a convenient, downtown location, contact our friendly, professional office staff to schedule a tour today.

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Highlights

  • High Ceilings
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Office
  • Dog Park
  • Elevator
  • Grill
  • Balcony
  • Patio

Pricing & Floor Plans

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$1,743 1 Bed 1 Bath 818 Sq Ft
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$1,738 1 Bed 1 Bath 876 Sq Ft
May 10
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$1,975 – $2,034 1 Bed 1 Bath 840 Sq Ft $1,988 Deposit
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Stockade
$1,850 1 Bed 1 Bath 840 Sq Ft
May 23
Riley
$1,658 1 Bed 1 Bath 745 Sq Ft
Jun 22
Central
$2,195 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,296 Sq Ft
May 1
Hotpoint
$2,243 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,124 Sq Ft
Jul 13
Iroquois
$2,405 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,087 Sq Ft
Jul 17
Proctor
$1,743 1 Bed 1 Bath 818 Sq Ft
Available Now
Edison
$1,738 1 Bed 1 Bath 876 Sq Ft
May 10
Houston
$1,975 – $2,034 1 Bed 1 Bath 840 Sq Ft $1,988 Deposit
May 10
Stockade
$1,850 1 Bed 1 Bath 840 Sq Ft
May 23
Riley
$1,658 1 Bed 1 Bath 745 Sq Ft
Jun 22
Central
$2,195 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,296 Sq Ft
May 1
Hotpoint
$2,243 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,124 Sq Ft
Jul 13
Iroquois
$2,405 2 Beds 2 Baths 1,087 Sq Ft
Jul 17
* Price shown is base rent. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out.View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice.
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Lease Options

  • 4 - 18 Month Leases
  • Short term lease

Property Information

  • Built in 2019
  • 104 units/4 stories

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1BR, 1BA
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About Electric City Apartments

Welcome to Electric City, a residential community featuring studio, one, and two-bedroom apartments in Schenectady, NY. Spacious layouts and amenities welcome you home, along with exceptional service and an ideal location within walking distance to shopping, dining and entertainment options. If you are looking for an apartment in a convenient, downtown location, contact our friendly, professional office staff to schedule a tour today.

Electric City Apartments is an apartment community located in Schenectady County and the 12305 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Schenectady City School District attendance zone.

Unique Features

  • 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Units Available
  • Air Conditioning (Mini Splits)
  • Assigned Parking
  • BBQ / Grilling Area
  • Bike Storage/Racks
  • Cable
  • Cable Included
  • Cat-Friendly Community
  • Coat Closet
  • Community Kitchen
  • Covered Parking
  • Elevator Access
  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Effiecient Building
  • EV Charging Stations
  • Extra Storage Space
  • Fire Pit
  • Fitness Center / Gym
  • Garage Parking (Attached)
  • High Ceilings (9ft+)
  • High-Speed Internet Access
  • Highway Access
  • Internet
  • Internet Included
  • In-Unit Full Size Washer & Dryer
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Large Windows
  • Luxury Community
  • Medical Facilities Nearby
  • Medicial Facilities Nearby
  • Near Public Transportation
  • On-Site Leasing Office
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • On-Site Management
  • Parks Nearby
  • Pet Relief Area
  • Pet-Friendly Community
  • Private Balcony
  • Restaurants Nearby
  • Schools Nearby
  • Security Cameras
  • Shopping Nearby
  • Smoke-Free Community
  • Soaking Tub
  • Street Parking
  • Trash
  • Trash Included
  • Updated Bathrooms
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Walkable Neighborhood
  • Walk-In Shower
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • WiFi in Common Areas
  • Window Coverings / Blinds Included

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  • Saturday, 10am - 4pm
  • Sunday, Closed
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Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Elevator

Clubhouse

Grill

  • Maintenance on site
  • Video Patrol
  • EV Charging
  • Elevator
  • Clubhouse
  • Storage Space
  • Fitness Center
  • Bicycle Storage
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Dog Park

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

High Speed Internet Access

Walk-In Closets

Granite Countertops

Microwave

Wi-Fi

Indoor Features

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)

Kitchen Features & Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave

Model Details

  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • High Ceilings
  • Office
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
  • Patio
Location
240 State St, Schenectady,
NY 12305
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Neighborhood

Seward Place is an urban neighborhood adjacent to Downtown Schenectady. Proximity to this buzzing downtown district provides residents with easy access to local restaurants, bars, breweries, and shops. Local attractions include Proctors Theatre, Bow Tie Cinemas, and Schenectady City Hall. Union College sits nearby, making Seward Place a great neighborhood for students, faculty, and staff. Because of its central location in the heart of the city, there’s a wide variety of housing. Apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes in the area range from affordable to luxury, so there’s something for everyone. Seward Place sits just a few miles off Mohawk River, where you’ll find riverside parks and jogging and biking trails.

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Average Prices by Area

Compare neighborhood and city base rent averages by bedroom.

Seward Place Schenectady, NY
Studio $948 $1,041
1 Bedroom $1,330 $1,250
2 Bedrooms $1,608 $1,514
3 Bedrooms $2,715 $2,002
Amenities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Video Patrol
  • EV Charging
  • Elevator
  • Clubhouse
  • Storage Space
  • Courtyard
  • Grill
  • Dog Park
  • Fitness Center
  • Bicycle Storage
  • 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance
  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Units Available
  • Air Conditioning (Mini Splits)
  • Assigned Parking
  • BBQ / Grilling Area
  • Bike Storage/Racks
  • Cable
  • Cable Included
  • Cat-Friendly Community
  • Coat Closet
  • Community Kitchen
  • Covered Parking
  • Elevator Access
  • Energy-Efficient Appliances
  • Energy-Effiecient Building
  • EV Charging Stations
  • Extra Storage Space
  • Fire Pit
  • Fitness Center / Gym
  • Garage Parking (Attached)
  • High Ceilings (9ft+)
  • High-Speed Internet Access
  • Highway Access
  • Internet
  • Internet Included
  • In-Unit Full Size Washer & Dryer
  • In-Unit Washer/Dryer
  • Large Windows
  • Luxury Community
  • Medical Facilities Nearby
  • Medicial Facilities Nearby
  • Near Public Transportation
  • On-Site Leasing Office
  • On-Site Maintenance
  • On-Site Management
  • Parks Nearby
  • Pet Relief Area
  • Pet-Friendly Community
  • Private Balcony
  • Restaurants Nearby
  • Schools Nearby
  • Security Cameras
  • Shopping Nearby
  • Smoke-Free Community
  • Soaking Tub
  • Street Parking
  • Trash
  • Trash Included
  • Updated Bathrooms
  • Updated Kitchen
  • Walkable Neighborhood
  • Walk-In Shower
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • WiFi in Common Areas
  • Window Coverings / Blinds Included
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Wheelchair Accessible (Rooms)
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Pantry
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • High Ceilings
  • Office
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Window Coverings
  • Balcony
  • Patio
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday Closed
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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Union College
Drive: 4 min 1.5 mi
Excelsior College
Drive: 23 min 11.5 mi
Siena College
Drive: 28 min 13.3 mi
SUNY Albany, Uptown Campus
Drive: 23 min 14.1 mi
Electric City Apartments is within 4 minutes or 1.5 miles from Union College. It is also near Excelsior College and SUNY Albany, Uptown Campus.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Pleasant Valley School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
351 Students
Nearby
Martin Luther King School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
424 Students
Nearby
Mont Pleasant Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
569 Students
Attendance Zone
Schenectady High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
2,883 Students
Attendance Zone
Mekeel Christian Academy
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
290 Students
Nearby
St John The Evangelist
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
123 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Electric City Apartments is near Albany International, located 10.0 miles or 21 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Amsterdam Amtrak Station
Drive: 28 min 18.4 mi
Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station
Drive: 30 min 20.9 mi
Saratoga Springs Amtrak Station
Drive: 41 min 21.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Albany International
Drive: 21 min 10.0 mi
Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50 / 100
Strong Public Transit
Transit
80 / 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80 / 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60 / 100

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66 / 100

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from Electric City Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Scotia Village Plaza
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Sheridan Plaza
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
Broadview Shopping Center
Drive: 5 min 2.5 mi
Electric City Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 2.5 miles, which is about a 5-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
miSci and Suits-Bueche Planetarium
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Maple Ski Ridge
Drive: 10 min 5.9 mi
Mabee Farm Historic Site
Drive: 11 min 6.9 mi
Tawasentha Park
Drive: 19 min 10.8 mi
Featherstonhaugh State Forest
Drive: 19 min 11.5 mi
Electric City Apartments has 5 parks within 11.5 miles, including miSci and Suits-Bueche Planetarium, Maple Ski Ridge, and Mabee Farm Historic Site.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Ellis Hospital
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Sunnyview Hospital and Rehabilitation Center
Drive: 5 min 2.2 mi
Electric City Apartments is 1.8 miles from Ellis Hospital, and is convenient to other hospitals, including Sunnyview Hospital and Rehabilitation Center.
 
 

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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Electric City Apartments have in-unit laundry?

Electric City Apartments has units with in‑unit washers and dryers, making laundry day simple for residents.

What utilities are included in rent at Electric City Apartments?

Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.

Is parking available at Electric City Apartments?

Contact this property for parking details.

Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

Electric City Apartments has one to two-bedrooms with rent ranges from $1,658/mo. to $2,405/mo.

Is Electric City Apartments pet-friendly?

Electric City Apartments does not allow pets, though service animals are always welcome in accordance with applicable laws.

How much income do I need to rent at Electric City Apartments?

A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $1,658 for a one-bedroom, you would need to earn about $66,320 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Calculate how much rent you can afford with our Rent Affordability Calculator.

Does Electric City Apartments have move-in specials?

Electric City Apartments is not currently offering any rent specials. Check back soon, as promotions change frequently.

Does Electric City Apartments offer Matterport 3D tours?

Yes! Electric City Apartments offers 2 Matterport 3D Tours. Explore different floor plans and see unit level details, all without leaving home.

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