Schenectady, NY houses for rent
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Somewhat walkable
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Some transit
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Somewhat bikeable
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Schenectady is somewhat walkable. While some services and amenities are accessible on foot, a car may still be needed for certain errands. The area has limited public transportation options, making it less ideal for those who rely on transit. Schenectady is a somewhat bikeable area with minimal cycling infrastructure available for use.
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Niskayuna Community Day Care
Childcare
Saddlewood Elementary School
Public • PK, K-4 • 417 students
Roessleville School
Public • PK, K-4 • 350 students
Howe Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 363 students
Jessie T Zoller School
Public • PK, K-5 • 451 students
Paige Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 420 students
Pleasant Valley School
Public • PK, K-5 • 357 students
Yates Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 310 students
Van Corlaer School
Public • PK, K-5 • 436 students
Woodlawn School
Public • PK, K-5 • 463 students
Howe Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 363 students
Jessie T Zoller School
Public • PK, K-5 • 451 students
Paige Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 420 students
Pleasant Valley School
Public • PK, K-5 • 357 students
Van Corlaer School
Public • PK, K-5 • 436 students
Woodlawn School
Public • PK, K-5 • 463 students
Yates Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 310 students
Lincoln School
Public • PK, K-5 • 299 students
Martin Luther King School
Public • PK, K-5 • 389 students
Central Park International Magnet School
Public • 6-8 • 658 students
Mont Pleasant Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 671 students
Oneida Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 616 students
Schenectady High School
Public • 9-12 • 2743 students
Clarkson University Capital Region Campus
College
Union College
College
Union College
College
State St & Washington Ave - Gateway Plaza
Bus
Downtown/Train Station (BusPlus)
Bus
Greyhound
Bus
Woodlawn (BusPlus)
Bus
604 State St
Bus
Veeder/Nott Terrace (BusPlus)
Bus
Division (BusPlus)
Bus
Woodlawn (Bus Plus)
Bus
Steuben (BusPlus)
Bus
State St & Washington Ave - Gateway Plaza
Bus
Downtown/Train Station (BusPlus)
Bus
Greyhound
Bus
Woodlawn (BusPlus)
Bus
604 State St
Bus
Veeder/Nott Terrace (BusPlus)
Bus
Division (BusPlus)
Bus
Woodlawn (Bus Plus)
Bus
Steuben (BusPlus)
Bus
Schenectady
Train
Schenectady Union Station
Train
I Love NY Pizza
Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Food
Dunkin'
Food
I love New York Pizza & Fried Chicken
Food
McDonald's
Food
New China Restaurant Takeout
Food
Wendy's
Food
Marotta's
Food
Dunkin'
Food
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Drinks
Clinton's Ditch
Drinks
Delorey's Restaurant and Bar
Drinks
Maloney's Pub
Drinks
Vibez Bar
Drinks
McArthur's Sports Bar
Drinks
Krazy 8's Billiards Hall
Drinks
The Saw Mill Tavern
Drinks
Katie O'Byrnes
Drinks
I Love NY Pizza
Food
Bruegger's Bagels
Food
Dunkin'
Food
I love New York Pizza & Fried Chicken
Food
McDonald's
Food
New China Restaurant Takeout
Food
Wendy's
Food
Marotta's
Food
Dunkin'
Food
Mari's Japanese Cuisine
Restaurant
The Point Cafe
Restaurant
Cafe Coffee
Restaurant
The Horses
Restaurant
Mr. Wasabi Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar
Restaurant
Blue Ribbon
Restaurant
UnBEETable
Restaurant
The Whistling Kettle
Restaurant
Our Original Pizzeria
Restaurant
Washtime Laundromat
Shopping
Star Liquor
Shopping
Gift Store
Shopping
Laundry
Shopping
Family Dollar
Shopping
Players Choice Racquet Sports
Shopping
Zeba Furniture
Shopping
The Katbird Shop
Shopping
Engine Hill Laundromat
Shopping
Whisky Business Bakery
Grocery store
Moe Deli
Grocery store
Market32
Grocery store
Stewart's Shops
Grocery store
Country Farms
Grocery store
Stewart's Shops
Grocery store
US Food Mart & Deli
Grocery store
Mr. Discount
Grocery store
Z Deli
Grocery store
Washtime Laundromat
Shopping
Star Liquor
Shopping
Gift Store
Shopping
Laundry
Shopping
Family Dollar
Shopping
Players Choice Racquet Sports
Shopping
Zeba Furniture
Shopping
The Katbird Shop
Shopping
Engine Hill Laundromat
Shopping
Aamco Transmissions
Automotive
Nott-Seward Parking Lot
Automotive
Walter's Auto Body
Automotive
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
Automotive
Schenectady Auto Service
Automotive
Mobil
Automotive
Opitz Transmissions
Automotive
Pinhead Susan's
Automotive
Hoffman's Car Wash
Automotive
Aamco Transmissions
Automotive
Nott-Seward Parking Lot
Automotive
Walter's Auto Body
Automotive
Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital
Automotive
Schenectady Auto Service
Automotive
Mobil
Automotive
Opitz Transmissions
Automotive
Pinhead Susan's
Automotive
Hoffman's Car Wash
Automotive
Walgreens
Healthcare
Ellis Hospital
Healthcare
Ellis Health Center
Healthcare
Planned Parenthood
Healthcare
Schwartz Family Dentistry
Healthcare
CVS Pharmacy
Healthcare
CVS Pharmacy
Healthcare
Hometown Health Dental Center
Healthcare
Union Street Dental
Healthcare
The Stockade Inn
Hotel
Twins Motor Inn
Hotel
Hampton Inn
Hotel
Sorum House
Hotel
Courtyard Schenectady at Mohawk Harbor
Hotel
Scottish Chalet Motor Lodge
Hotel
Vintage Chic Inn - Boutique Hotel
Hotel
Executive Inn
Hotel
The Parker Inn
Hotel
Prime Group Insurance Agency Inc.
Other
Zongrone Insurance
Other
Hopmeier Evans Gage Agency
Other
Allstate
Other
Jackson Hewitt
Other
AAA Northway
Other
Nationwide
Other
Liberty Tax
Other
Liberty Tax
Other
Beds on the Beach
Personal care
Magic Touch
Personal care
House of Pop's Barbershop
Personal care
Bittersweet
Personal care
Latin Paradise Salon
Personal care
Amae Salon
Personal care
We Hair Beauty Bar
Personal care
Cuts and Blends Barber Shop
Personal care
Platinum Kutz Barber Shop
Personal care
Hernas Veterinary Clinic
Pet care
Head-to-Tail Pet Wellness
Pet care
Union Street Veterinary Hospital
Pet care
Christ Family Fellowship Church
Place of worship
Christ Episcopal Church
Place of worship
Precious Foundation Holiness Church
Place of worship
Saint Michaels Chapel
Place of worship
Grace Methodist Church
Place of worship
New Bethel Community Church of God in Christ
Place of worship
Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church
Place of worship
Seed of Abraham
Place of worship
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Place of worship
Schenectady County Office Building
Public service
Saratoga National Bank
Public service
USPS
Public service
Schenectady Post Office
Public service
Heritage Post Office (12303)
Public service
Schenectady City Hall
Public service
USPS
Public service
Schenectady Central Fire Station
Public service
City of Schenectady
Public service
Schenectady History Museum
Entertainment
Suits-Bueche Planetarium
Entertainment
Emerson Auditorium
Entertainment
Carl B Taylor Auditorium
Entertainment
Music Haven
Entertainment
St Joseph's Place
Entertainment
Schenectady Civic Playhouse
Entertainment
Fifth Avenue Banquet Hall
Entertainment
Hamilton Hill Arts Center
Entertainment
Schenectady History Museum
Entertainment
Suits-Bueche Planetarium
Entertainment
Emerson Auditorium
Entertainment
Carl B Taylor Auditorium
Entertainment
Music Haven
Entertainment
St Joseph's Place
Entertainment
Schenectady Civic Playhouse
Entertainment
Fifth Avenue Banquet Hall
Entertainment
Hamilton Hill Arts Center
Entertainment
Frank Bailey Field
Sports
Alumni Gymnasium
Sports
College Park Field
Sports
Inner Bliss Yoga & Wellness
Sports
B Diamond
Sports
Alumni Gym Pool
Sports
YWCA of Schenectady
Sports
Schenectady High School Pool
Sports
David Breazzano '78 Fitness Center
Sports
Average rent in Schenectady
In Schenectady, the average rent is $1,490 per month, with the average rental size around 770 square feet. Most renters here pay between $1,000 - $1,500, making it the most common rent bracket in the area.
Average rent
$1,490/month
Average rental size
770 sqft
Rent ranges
- Under $1,000
- 14.4%
- $1,001 - $1,500
- 58.6%
- $1,501 - $2,000
- 17.2%
- $2,001 - $2,500
- 4.3%
- $2,501 - $3,000
- 2%
- Over $3,000
- 3.5%
Rent data provided by Yardi® Matrix.
Average utility cost in New York
In New York, renters typically spend around $470 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $30 for internet to $148 for electricity, depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.
Electricity
$148
$148
Gas
$144
$144
Water
$34
$34
Sewer
$55
$55
Cable
$59
$59
Internet
$30
$30
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