Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rotterdam, NY from $600 (32 Rentals)
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rotterdam?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Rotterdam Studio Apartments | $1,068 | $805 | $1,775 |
| Cheap Rotterdam 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,579 | $725 | $2,425 |
| Cheap Rotterdam 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $1,085 | $3,450 |
| Cheap Rotterdam 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $1,500 | $2,675 |
| Cheap Rotterdam 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,253 | $2,060 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available Rotterdam Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rotterdam, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at Brookview Court Apartments priced from $1,264. State and Clinton in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,335. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rotterdam apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookview Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,264 |
| State and Clinton | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,335 |
| Burdeck Street Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| The Residence at Fort Hunter | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,415 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rotterdam, NY
As of December 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rotterdam area is the $1.31 price per square foot 349 Mohawk Ave Model at 349 Mohawk Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Rotterdam apartment is the 13 N Jay St Model at 13 N Jay St, Unit Unit 2 starting at $725 with a $0.52 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 349 Mohawk Ave, Unit 1 | 349 Mohawk Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| 13 N Jay St, Unit Unit 2 | 13 N Jay St | 1BR,1BA | $0.52 |
| Washington Square Apartments | The Stockade | 4BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| 301 Riverside Ave, Unit FirstFloorFront | 301 Riverside Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 651 McClellan St, Unit 651 McClellan St | 651 McClellan St | 3BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 307 Division St, Unit 307 DIVISION ST | 307 Division St | 3BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 1231 Congress St, Unit #2R | 1231 Congress St | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| State and Clinton | 1 Bedroom C | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 1066 Webster St, Unit first floor | 1066 Webster St | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 633 Hamilton St, Unit 1 | 633 Hamilton St | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,335 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 $1,259 at Brookview Court Apartments.
What is the most affordable Rotterdam Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rotterdam Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Reserve at Glenville and starts from $1,950.
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