Schenectady, NY rental market

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Last updated March 20, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Schenectady, NY is $1,550.

Average rent

$1,550

Month-over-month change

+$50

Year-over-year change

+$155

Available rentals

142

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $700 to $5,500.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$7001
$8003
$9005
$1,0005
$1,10010
$1,20017
$1,30029
$1,40022
$1,50020
$1,60014
$1,70015
$1,80013
$1,90011
$2,0006
$2,1004
$2,2003
$2,3003
$2,40010
$2,5006
$2,6001
$2,7001
$2,8001
$3,2001
$3,3001
$5,000+2

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $155 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$1,444$1,458
Feb$1,450$1,475
Mar$1,475$1,500
Apr$1,400No data
May$1,375No data
Jun$1,400No data
Jul$1,409No data
Aug$1,458No data
Sep$1,500No data
Oct$1,458No data
Nov$1,425No data
Dec$1,450No data

Market temperature

The Schenectady, NY rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Schenectady, NY is 22% 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 $1,550.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Schenectady, NY?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Schenectady, NY is $1,000 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY is $1,325 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY is $1,565 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY is $1,700 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY is $3,669 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Schenectady, NY?

Houses in Schenectady, NY rent between $700 - $5,500 with an average rent of $1,550.

8. How has the rent in Schenectady, NY changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Schenectady, NY increased by $155

9. 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 $50

10. How many available rentals are there in Schenectady, NY?

There are currently 142 rentals available in Schenectady, NY.

11. How do rent prices in Schenectady, NY compare with the national average?

The average rent in Schenectady, NY is $1,550 — 22.5% lower the national average of $2,000.

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