As of April 19, 2026, Schenectady, New York has 3 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 96 approved low-income housing units. There are 4 Housing Authorities that serve the area and their contact information can be found below.
Guilderland Senior Housing Has 48 Units Available
Omni Sen Living Comm of Guilderland Ii Has 48 Units Available
Alterra Clare Bridge Of Niskayuna Has 1 Units Available
There Are Currently 4801 Units Available Under Management by the Albany Housing Authority....
There Are Currently 635 Units Available Under Management by the Cohoes Housing Authority. ...
There Are Currently 46 Units Available Under Management by the Village of Green Island. Th...
There Are Currently 215 Units Available Under Management by the Watervliet Housing Authori...
The Watervliet Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.
Income Limits are maximum income limits allowed based on household size. The following limits were established by HUD for low income households to be eligible for housing assistance in Albany County for 2026.
The best apartments in Schenectady, NY are Guilderland Senior Housing , Omni Sen Living Comm of Guilderland Ii and Pinewood Drive Residence
The average property rent in Schenectady, NY is $1,421.
The price range for a studio apartment in Schenectady, NY is between $809 and $1,213. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 1 bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY is between $905 and $1,357. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 2 bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY is between $1,099 and $1,649. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 3 bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY is between $1,329 and $1,993. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The price range for 4 bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY is between $1,464 and $2,196. You can view more listings by clicking on the Load More button.
The prices were last updated on 18 April, 2026 for the properties in Schenectady, NY
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