State and Clinton
501 State St,
Schenectady, NY 12305
$1,335 - $1,845
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Schenectady, NY
What is the average rent in Schenectady, NY?
$1,235/month
Average Rent
691 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of November 2025, the average rent in Schenectady, NY is $1,235 per month. This is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/month, making renting in Schenectady more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Schenectady, you can expect to pay about $1,004 per month for a studio, $1,235 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,479 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,941 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Schenectady, NY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.5%, which averages out to $32 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated November 2025
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Rent Ranges in Schenectady, NY
Last Updated November 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
5%
Below $700/month
20%
$700 - $1,000/month
50%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
13%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
12%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Schenectady?
Based on current rent prices, Seward Place is the most affordable neighborhood in Schenectady.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Schenectady?
Based on current rent prices, Seward Place is the most expensive neighborhood in Schenectady.
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Which Schenectady neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Schenectady with the most apartments available is Seward Place .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Schenectady, NY?
Because the average rent in Schenectady is $1,235, you’ll want to make about $4,116 per month or $49,392 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Schenectady, NY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Schenectady, NY to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$940/month
$940/month
One Bedroom
$1,345/month
$1,345/month
Two Bedroom
$1,597/month
$1,597/month
Three Bedroom
$2,663/month
$2,663/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.