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Apartments for Rent in Schenectady, NY under $1200

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Apartments for Rent in Schenectady, NY under $1200. 50 Rentals Available
  • the front of a red brick school building with a tree in front
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    1675 Avenue B, Schenectady, NY 12308
    1 BED $1,200
  • the front of a white house with a porch
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    602 Craig Street, Schenectady, NY 12307
    2 BEDS $667+
    3 BEDS $769+
  • a view of a living room and dining room with a table and chairs
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    602 Craig Street, Schenectady, NY 12307
    Income Restricted
    STUDIO $629
    1 BED $760+
    2 BEDS $909+

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  • the front of a building with windows and a parking lot
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    One Barney Road, Clifton Park, NY 12065
    STUDIO $1,200
  • a living room and dining room with a couch and a table
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    457 State Route 146, Guilderland Center, NY 12085
    1 BED $1,165+
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  • a living room with two couches and a coffee table
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    1-7 Rose Garden Court, Latham, NY 12110
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen
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    1688 Route 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065
    1 BED $1,109+
  • a living room with a blue couch and a coffee table
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    1379 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12206
    1 BED $995
  • a living room with a dining room table and a kitchen
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    1383 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12206
    STUDIO $1,095
  • a large room with tables and chairs and a living room
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    2 North Mohawk Street, Cohoes, NY 12047
    1 BED $817
    2 BEDS $912
    3 BEDS $1,190
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a television
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    2 North Mohawk Street, Cohoes, NY 12047
    Income Restricted
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    3 BEDS $1+
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  • a living room with a gray couch and a television
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    1 Bleecker Terrace, Albany, NY 12206
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with two couches and a coffee table
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    2378 Route 9, Mechanicville, NY 12118
    STUDIO $775
    1 BED $1,120+
    2 BEDS $1,144+
  • a living room with couches and a table
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    2 First Street, Troy, NY 12180
    STUDIO $869
    1 BED $979
  • a living room with couches and a table and two windows
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    599 River Street, Troy, NY 12180
    Income Restricted
    1 BED $787+
    2 BEDS $930+
  • a brick building with a car parked in front of it
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    359 State Street, Albany, NY 12210
    STUDIO $1,175
  • a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    88 Willett Street, Albany, NY 12210
    STUDIO $1,015
    1 BED $1,105
  • a house with stairs and a tree in front of it
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    336 Hudson Avenue, Albany, NY 12210
    STUDIO $800
    2 BEDS $900
  • a building on the corner of a street with a traffic light
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    400 Delaware Avenue, Albany, NY 12209
    STUDIO $1,000
    1 BED $1,000+
    2 BEDS $1,200+
  • a building on the corner of a street with a traffic light
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    31 Stanwix St, Albany, NY 12209
    STUDIO $860+
  • a building on the corner of a street with a traffic light
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    27 Stanwix Street, Albany, NY 12209
    1 BED $850
    2 BEDS $1,200+
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    76 North Pearl, Albany, NY 12207
    STUDIO $1,150
  • a living room with a kitchen and a couch
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    25 Morrison Avenue, Troy, NY 12180
    1 BED $850
  • the front of a building with a sign on the side of it
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    109 Grand Street (Basement), Albany, NY 12202
    1 BED $699
    2 BEDS $801
  • a bedroom with three closets and a carpeted floor
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    100 Vandenburgh Place, Troy, NY 12180
    STUDIO $1,067+
    1 BED $1,028+
    2 BEDS $1,198+
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Getting around in Schenectady, NY

79 /100
Very Walkable
46 /100
Some Transit
57 /100
Bikeable
Walk Score®: 79, Transit Score®: 46, Bike Score®: 57

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Schenectady, NY last updated?

Prices and availability in Schenectady, NY were last updated on 23 Feb 2026.

What are the best apartments in Schenectady, NY?

The best apartments in Schenectady, NY are: State and Clinton, Redburn Stockade, 132 Broadway Lofts, The Foster and The Lofts at Frog Alley.

What type of rental buildings are in Schenectady, NY?

In Schenectady 55% of the housing is rented out compared to 45% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 12% of Schenectady's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 77% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 11% are single-family rentals.

Apartments in Schenectady, NY under $1,200

Balancing snug and cheap is no joke when it comes to renting a place to live. “Are there any apartments near me under $1,200?” is a great question to start from. Knowing your budget means you’re one step ahead and on the right track. We’ve taken care of the rest and found 50 apartments for rent in Schenectady, NY on which you’ll spend less than $1,200. A small, cheap rental means you’ll have to budget your living space as well. The great news is that keeping it simple pays off in more than one way. The cost of utilities is likely to run low, and you get the added benefit of not having to spend too much time cleaning up the whole place. Smaller apartments are more likely to be closer to the city center, so there are potential cuts to your transportation costs too. And here’s one more very special secret to add to your book-of-perks: you’re less likely to overshop when you know your space is limited.

Rentals near you under $1,200

Our goal is to help you find cheap apartments that live up to your dreams without crushing your budget. It may be a long shot to go looking for 3 bedroom apartments or even 2 bedroom for less than $1,200. The average rental size in Schenectady, NY is 923 Sqft, but the $1,200 limit will probably narrow your search to places with a smaller square footage. Go through our listings and be on the look-out for a hassle-free studio or a 1 bedroom apartment. We trust you’ll turn it into a cozy home which is also budget-friendly to the core.

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