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Average Rent in Schenectady 12309 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Schenectady 12309, Schenectady NY. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,633/mo
Lowest Available
$1,540/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
2
available now
Schenectady 12309 vs Schenectady NY Average
Schenectady 12309 is more expensive the Schenectady NY average by $129/mo (9%). The citywide average is $1,504/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Schenectady 12309?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Schenectady 12309 is $1,633 per month across 1 apartment community and 2 available units.
The most affordable option is Hillcrest Village Apartment Homes starting at $1,540/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $1,633/mo.
Prices range from $1,540 to $1,725 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 1 units are currently listed.
Schenectady 12309 Rent Price History
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Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Schenectady 12309
Rent Prices by Apartment in Schenectady 12309
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillcrest Village Apartment Homes | $1,540/mo | $1,633/mo | 2 | 3.2 |
Google Search Trends for Schenectady 12309 Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Schenectady 12309
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Schenectady 12309?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$65,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,633/mo.
Comfortable income
$78,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,540/mo), you need to earn at least $62,000/year.
Median household income in Schenectady 12309 is $56,398 , about 28% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Schenectady 12309
Overall prices in Schenectady 12309 runs below the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 98.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Schenectady 12309's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,633 |
| Utilities | $399 |
| Groceries | $526 |
| Transportation | $951 |
| Healthcare | $464 |
| Other goods and services | $743 |
| Estimated total | $4,716/mo |
Population
68,521
Median household income
$56,398
Census median rent
$1,109/mo
Rent as % of income
33.8%
Median age
35.8
Mean commute
23 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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