City

Average Rent in Schenectady, New York

Schenectady is a city in New York. It ranks #297 out of 527 for places to rent. Schenectady is in
the counties of
Albany County, Schenectady County and
the metropolitan area of
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY MSA. Dwellsy has rental data for Schenectady includes 5 zip codes, no sections, no neighborhoods and no rental communities with places to rent.
The average rent over the last 3 months for places in Schenectady is $1,777 which represents an increase of 1.94% over the same period.

The most expensive zip code in Schenectady to rent places is 12304 with an average rent of $2,271. The least expensive zip code in Schenectady to rent places is 12307 with an average rent of $1,162.

Rental Price Comparison

The average rent for places in city Schenectady currently stands at $1,777.
In comparison, places in the largest zip, specifically 12305, is less expensive, with an average rent of $1,699. This represents a difference of -4% when compared to Schenectady.
Meanwhile, in the average state of New York, the average rent for the same type of housing is $2,848, showing a more expensive of +60% from our subject location.
On a national scale, the average rent for a similar places across the United States is $1,845. This constitutes a more expensive by +4% when compared to the rent in Schenectady.
$1,777
Schenectady
VS
$1,699
-4%
12305, zip
$2,848
+60%
NY, state
$1,845
+4%
USA, us

Average price for rental listings over the last 3 months. Last updated April 19 2026

Zip Codes in Schenectady, NY

12304$2,271
12309$2,232
12305$1,699
12308$1,403
12307$1,162