
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rotterdam, NY from $600 (27 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rotterdam?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Rotterdam Studio Apartments | $1,130 | $805 | $1,675 |
Cheap Rotterdam 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,548 | $875 | $2,445 |
Cheap Rotterdam 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,881 | $1,045 | $3,380 |
Cheap Rotterdam 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,899 | $1,300 | $2,500 |
Cheap Rotterdam 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,246 | $842 | $1,650 |
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Cheapest Available Rotterdam Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rotterdam, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at State and Clinton in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood priced from $1,225. Wellington Gardens in the Mt Pleasant neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rotterdam apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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State and Clinton | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
Wellington Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Brookview Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,348 |
The Lofts at Frog Alley | Shortell | Studio,1BA | $1,633 |
Electric City | Stockade | 1BR,1BA | $1,850 |
NetZero Village | 2BR+Study, 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1,855 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rotterdam, NY
As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rotterdam area is the $0.66 price per square foot 861 Oakwood Ave Model at 861 Oakwood Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Rotterdam apartment is the Apartment 3B Model at 132 Broadway Lofts starting at $1,995 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rotterdam apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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861 Oakwood Ave, Unit 2 | 861 Oakwood Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.66 |
132 Broadway Lofts | Apartment 3B | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
301 Riverside Ave, Unit 1stfloorback | 301 Riverside Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
2370 Curry Rd | 2 bd 2 bth/2nd Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
NetZero Village | 2BR+Study, 2nd Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1.70 |
221 17th St, Unit 221 | 221 17th St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.61 |
1057 Palmer Ave, Unit Second Floor | 1057 Palmer Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Brookview Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
State and Clinton | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
Wellington Gardens | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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Getting Around Rotterdam, NY
Walk Score®
42 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
39 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
1 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rotterdam Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rotterdam Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rotterdam Apartment is $1,225 at State and Clinton.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rotterdam Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rotterdam is starting from $1,350 at Brookview Court Apartments.
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