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Schenectady, New York Affordable Housing

As of June 16, 2025, Schenectady, New York has 14 Affordable Housing complexes. There are 263 section 8 apartments, 165 public housing buildings and 368 approved low-income housing units. There is 1 Housing Authority that serves the area and their contact information can be found below.

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Downtown

Public Housing

The Project Has 27 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$303 - $549*/month View Detail
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Eastside

Public Housing

The Project Has 126 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$303 - $549*/month View Detail
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Yates

Public Housing

The Project Has 12 Total Buildings. The Units Consists Of Both Public Housing And Section 8 Apartment Units.

$303 - $549*/month View Detail
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845 Broadway Apartments

Low Income Housing

845 Broadway Apartments Has 155 Units Available

$303 - $549*/month View Detail
Depaul Schenectady - Josephe L Allen?a=1750055238

Depaul Schenectady - Josephe L Allen

Low Income Housing

Depaul Schenectady - Josephe L Allen Has 51 Units Available

$303 - $549*/month View Detail
Hillside View Apartments?a=1750055238

Hillside View Apartments

Low Income Housing

Hillside View Apartments Has 58 Units Available

$303 - $549*/month View Detail
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Holly Manor

Low Income Housing

Holly Manor Has 44 Units Available

$303 - $549*/month View Detail
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No Name

Low Income Housing

No Name Has 20 Units Available

$303 - $549*/month View Detail
Vale Housing Revitalization?a=1750055238

Vale Housing Revitalization

Low Income Housing

Vale Housing Revitalization Has 40 Units Available

$303 - $549*/month View Detail
Father Leo O'Brien Senior Housing?a=1750055238

Father Leo O'Brien Senior Housing

Section 8

Father Leo O'Brien Senior Housing Has 49 Units Available

$303 - $549*/month View Detail

HOUSING AUTHORITIES SERVING SCHENECTADY

Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority

Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority

Housing Authority

There Are Currently 2488 Units Available Under Management by the Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority. These Low-income Housing Units Consist of Section 8, Public Housing, and Low-income Housing Tax Credit Properties. the Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority Serves the Schenectady, Metropolitan Area.

There Are Currently 2488 Units Available Under Management by the Schenectady Municipal Hou...

Fair Market Rent

The Schenectady Municipal Housing Authority will pay about 70% of a tenants rent with the tenant being responsible for the other 30%.

Schenectady County, NY Fair Market Rent:
Studio
$1,011
1 Bedroom
$1,131
2 Bedrooms
$1,374
3 Bedrooms
$1,661
4 Bedrooms
$1,830

Income Limit

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 Schenectady County for 2025.

Schenectady County, NY Income Limit:
1 Person
$58,950
2 Persons
$67,350
3 Persons
$75,750
4 Persons
$84,150
5 Persons
$90,900

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best apartments in Schenectady, NY?

The best apartments in Schenectady, NY are Depaul Schenectady - Josephe L Allen , Eastside , Father Leo O'Brien Senior Housing , Vale Housing Revitalization and Downtown

What is the average property rent in Schenectady, NY?

The average property rent in Schenectady, NY is $1,421.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Schenectady, NY?

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.

What is the price range for a 1 bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY?

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.

What is the price range for a 2 bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY?

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.

What is the price range for a 3 bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY?

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.

What is the price range for a 4 bedroom apartment in Schenectady, NY?

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.

When were the prices last updated for the properties in Schenectady, NY?

The prices were last updated on 15 June, 2025 for the properties in Schenectady, NY

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