Schenectady, NY rental market
Last updated July 31, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Schenectady, NY is $1,458.
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $700 to $3,300.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 1 |
| $700 | 1 |
| $800 | 2 |
| $900 | 3 |
| $1,000 | 10 |
| $1,100 | 8 |
| $1,200 | 13 |
| $1,300 | 12 |
| $1,400 | 8 |
| $1,500 | 9 |
| $1,600 | 14 |
| $1,700 | 10 |
| $1,800 | 7 |
| $1,900 | 6 |
| $2,000 | 3 |
| $2,100 | 1 |
| $2,200 | 2 |
| $2,300 | 1 |
| $2,400 | 1 |
| $2,700 | 1 |
| $2,800 | 1 |
| $3,200 | 1 |
| $3,300+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has increased by $57 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $1,388 | $1,444 |
| Feb | $1,330 | $1,450 |
| Mar | $1,400 | $1,475 |
| Apr | $1,400 | $1,400 |
| May | $1,319 | $1,375 |
| Jun | $1,375 | $1,400 |
| Jul | $1,350 | $1,409 |
| Aug | $1,400 | No data |
| Sep | $1,400 | No data |
| Oct | $1,409 | No data |
| Nov | $1,475 | No data |
| Dec | $1,450 | No data |
Market temperature
The Schenectady, NY rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Schenectady, NY is 31% lower than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Schenectady, NY?
The average rent in Schenectady, NY is $1,458.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Schenectady, NY?
Houses in Schenectady, NY rent between $700 - $3,300 with an average rent of $1,458.
3. How has the rent in Schenectady, NY changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Schenectady, NY increased by $57
4. How much has the rent in Schenectady, NY increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Schenectady, NY increased by $56
5. How many available rentals are there in Schenectady, NY?
There are currently 88 rentals available in Schenectady, NY.
6. How do rent prices in Schenectady, NY compare with the national average?
The average rent in Schenectady, NY is $1,458 — 30.57% lower the national average of $2,100.