Schenectady, NY Rent History

122 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,489
1-year change
-0.7%
$-11/mo
5-year change
+22.0%
$269/mo
10-year change
+47.3%
$478/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Schenectady

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,014/mo0.0%
2017$1,031/mo+1.7%+1.7%
2018$1,051/mo+1.9%+3.6%
2019$1,094/mo+4.1%+7.9%
2020$1,132/mo+3.5%+11.6%
2021$1,175/mo+3.8%+15.9%
2022$1,322/mo+12.5%+30.4%
2023$1,387/mo+4.9%+36.8%
2024$1,480/mo+6.7%+46.0%
2025$1,496/mo+1.1%+47.5%
2026$1,554/mo+3.9%+53.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Schenectady changed since 2016?

Median rent in Schenectady, NY was $1,014 in 2016-05 and is $1,489 as of 2026-06 — a change of $475 per month over 10 years.

How much has Schenectady rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Schenectady, NY has changed +22.0% ($269 per month). The current median is $1,489.

What has rent in Schenectady done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Schenectady, NY has changed +47.3% ($478 per month). It is now $1,489.

Is rent in Schenectady going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Schenectady, NY has decreased -0.7% ($-11/mo). Current median: $1,489.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.