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Rotterdam, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rotterdam Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,225
Wellington GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,250
The Lofts at Frog AlleyShortellStudio,1BA$1,633
Electric CityAmerican1BR,1BA$1,874
132 Broadway LoftsApartment 3B3BR,1BA$1,995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rotterdam, NY and Nearby

As of April 29, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
861 Oakwood Ave, Unit 2861 Oakwood Ave3BR,1BA$0.66
132 Broadway LoftsApartment 3B3BR,1BA$1.35
301 Riverside Ave, Unit 1stfloorback301 Riverside Ave1BR,1BA$1.08
2370 Curry Rd2 bd 2 bth/2nd Floor2BR,2BA$1.86
221 17th St, Unit 221221 17th St2BR,1.5BA$1.61
2950 Hamburg St, Unit 32950 Hamburg St1BR,1BA$1.39
Electric CityEdison1BR,1BA$2.25
1057 Palmer Ave, Unit Second Floor1057 Palmer Ave2BR,1BA$1.29
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.67
Wellington GardensOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.92

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rotterdam

What type of rentals are currently available in Rotterdam?

There are currently 521 Apartments for Rent in Rotterdam, NY with pricing that ranges from $805 to $3,380. There are also 34 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rotterdam ranging from $700 to $3,395.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rotterdam?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rotterdam ranges from $700 to $3,395 with an average monthly rent of $2,259.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rotterdam?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rotterdam range from $1,300 to $2,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,550 to $3,295. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $842.

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