Rent-A-Center

Closed · Opens Monday 10 AM 3.7 (59 reviews) on Google

1491 State St, Schenectady, NY 12304

Inside Rent-A-Center

What you can rent here

Rent-A-Center is a national rent-to-own chain with 1,948 stores across all 50 states, reaching communities from Lawrence, Massachusetts and Kissimmee, Florida to Harlingen, Texas and Booneville, Mississippi. Launched in 1973 in Wichita, Kansas, it was the first national chain to scale the rent-to-own model, building standardized showrooms stocked with new, name-brand merchandise. Stores carry furniture, appliances, electronics, computers, mattresses, gaming, and smartphones on flexible weekly or monthly lease agreements, and like most rent-to-own stores they typically do not require a traditional credit check. Rent-A-Center holds a 4-star Google rating across more than 152,000 reviews. Compare Rent-A-Center on VRTO alongside other rent-to-own stores near you, with hours, ratings, and what each carries.
furniture appliances electronics computers mattresses smartphones gaming

How the lease works here

Payment frequency Weekly or monthly
Typical term 12 to 24 months
Same-as-cash window 90 days
Credit check Not required

Terms are confirmed with the store and can change. Always read the agreement before you sign.

What to bring

  • Valid photo ID (driver's license, state ID, or passport)
  • Proof of income (recent pay stub, bank statement, or benefits letter)
  • Proof of residence (utility bill, lease agreement, or mail with your address)
  • Personal references (typically 3 to 4 contacts with phone numbers)

How it works

  1. 1Browse in store and choose from available furniture, appliances, electronics, and more.
  2. 2Apply with no traditional credit check at most stores. Approval is based on income and residency.
  3. 3Get approved, often same day, with immediate access to your items.
  4. 4Delivery or pickup, with free delivery, setup, and ongoing service at most stores.

Typically included with rent-to-own agreements:

Delivery, setup, service, maintenance, return rights, and early purchase options vary by retailer and agreement. Ask the store to provide the complete written terms before signing.

Frequently asked questions

Rent-A-Center offers furniture, appliances, electronics, computers, mattresses, smartphones, gaming on a rent-to-own basis. Product availability and pricing may vary. Contact the store directly to confirm current inventory.

Rent-A-Center is located at 1491 State St, Schenectady, NY. Check the store hours listed on this page for current opening and closing times, as hours may vary on holidays.

Most rent-to-own stores, including Rent-A-Center, do not require a traditional credit check. Approval is typically based on income verification and proof of residency. Contact Rent-A-Center directly to confirm their specific requirements.

Return timing, fees, item condition, refunds, and remaining obligations vary by agreement. Contact Rent-A-Center to review its written return and early purchase terms.

You can contact the store directly by calling (518) 372-8415 or visiting in person at 1491 State St, Schenectady, NY.

Hours

Monday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday (Today) Closed

Location

1491 State St, Schenectady, NY 12304

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Customer reviews

3.7
Based on 59 Google reviews
3.7

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tommy kelly
tommy kelly 9 months ago

Greats deals on furniture very fast delivery and Joshua was extremely helpful with helping me pick everything out and went out of his way to get it delivered to me quickly I would definitely recommend going there and asking for his help can't go wrong.

tommy kelly
tommy kelly 9 months ago

Greats deals on furniture very fast delivery and Joshua was extremely helpful with helping me pick everything out and went out of his way to get it delivered to me quickly I would definitely recommend going there and asking for his help can't go wrong.

Joe Spadaro
Joe Spadaro 1 year ago

Worst possible store to deal horrible customer service manager is rude and unprofessional clearly from all the reviews of this location all being the same you can clearly see that there is a problem with this location and its employees and clearly the corporation doesn't care enough about its customers to change a thing about it spent a half hour on the phone with the customer service line they ask you to call when you have a problem for them to just apologize for the actions there terrible team are up too just do yourself a favor and either go to the rotterdam store or go to aarons honestly.... Oh and then was hung up on out of no where after I told the call service rep that this store is as horrible as it is

Joe Spadaro
Joe Spadaro 1 year ago

Worst possible store to deal horrible customer service manager is rude and unprofessional clearly from all the reviews of this location all being the same you can clearly see that there is a problem with this location and its employees and clearly the corporation doesn't care enough about its customers to change a thing about it spent a half hour on the phone with the customer service line they ask you to call when you have a problem for them to just apologize for the actions there terrible team are up too just do yourself a favor and either go to the rotterdam store or go to aarons honestly.... Oh and then was hung up on out of no where after I told the call service rep that this store is as horrible as it is

Chris Argent
Chris Argent 1 year ago

Lied to me about payments lied to me about 10$ covering your first month they spam call constantly and they are extremely condescending bring back my laptop Monday and will absolutely never do business at rent a center agian I Will tell everyone I know and I'm contacting a lawyer for deceptive practices told me the 10$ was to hold it lie!!!! Told my I could switch from weekly bi weekly or monthly then when I asked to they told me no unbelievable unprofessional unreliable 1 star 0 if allowed use any other store there underhanded backstabbing tactics are unforgivable and completely out of hand I would be ashamed to own or work for this company

Chris Argent
Chris Argent 1 year ago

Lied to me about payments lied to me about 10$ covering your first month they spam call constantly and they are extremely condescending bring back my laptop Monday and will absolutely never do business at rent a center agian I Will tell everyone I know and I'm contacting a lawyer for deceptive practices told me the 10$ was to hold it lie!!!! Told my I could switch from weekly bi weekly or monthly then when I asked to they told me no unbelievable unprofessional unreliable 1 star 0 if allowed use any other store there underhanded backstabbing tactics are unforgivable and completely out of hand I would be ashamed to own or work for this company

Tanya Gadson
Tanya Gadson 3 years ago

Very good experience with them. Haven't had a problem yet. Josh is the best. He was very pleasant and worked with me. They delivered my bedroom set and put it together and they were very pleasant 👍

Tanya Gadson
Tanya Gadson 3 years ago

Very good experience with them. Haven't had a problem yet. Josh is the best. He was very pleasant and worked with me. They delivered my bedroom set and put it together and they were very pleasant 👍

Kamora M
Kamora M 7 years ago

Very very very poor service, I called they advertised same day delivery nothing but run arounds. They tell you they busy when they are not, absolutely no type of customer service. Refused to give me my money back , never delivered the furniture just a bunch of lies every time I called. I was told I was not a customer by the manager Joshua, after he received my money. “When you come into this store your an opportunity not a customer, your a customer when you pay” exactly what the manager of this store told me even though I did pay them. Also the secretary (Chanel) was very rude and because I was upset with them she then proceeded to tell me “ your rude I don’t want to talk to you” and hung up on me. I paid these people and all I wanted was furniture. Save your self the headache and go else where they are very ignorant and lack customer service training.

Taeja Sharpe
Taeja Sharpe 9 years ago

This place has very unprofessional and disrespectful staff. My experience with this place was absolutely ridiculous. The delivery guy was lazy and complaining and didn't even try to get my washer and dryer into my basement. He scratched the dryer trying to get it in the door, then told the store manager that it was my fault. The store manager was disrespectful towards my husband and was acting like he didn't even want to tell us information about the insurance that covers the merchandise then told me my husband was a liar. If you like problems, then work with this location.

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