Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rotterdam, NY from $600 (29 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 | $1,057 | $735 | $1,775 |
| Cheap Rotterdam 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,585 | $875 | $2,425 |
| Cheap Rotterdam 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,893 | $1,085 | $3,450 |
| Cheap Rotterdam 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,034 | $1,295 | $2,675 |
| Cheap Rotterdam 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,165 | $2,000 | $2,500 |
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Cheapest Available Rotterdam Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rotterdam, NY is a Studio unit found at Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood priced from $975. Brookview Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rotterdam apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $975 |
| Brookview Court Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| State and Clinton | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
| 916 Kings Rd | One Bedroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1,345 |
| The Residence at Fort Hunter | D | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Graystone Apartments | 1st Floor 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,423 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rotterdam, NY
As of January 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rotterdam area is the $0.70 price per square foot 1071 Van Velsen St Model at 1071 Van Velsen St, Unit 3 downstairs in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Rotterdam apartment is the 10 River St Model at 10 River St, Unit Apt 2 starting at $1,250 with a $0.74 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1071 Van Velsen St, Unit 3 downstairs | 1071 Van Velsen St | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| 10 River St, Unit Apt 2 | 10 River St | 2BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| 349 Mohawk Ave, Unit 1 | 349 Mohawk Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| 209 N Brandywine Ave, Unit 1 | 209 N Brandywine Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.90 |
| Washington Square Apartments | The Stockade | 4BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| 30 Jay St, Unit 30 Jay | 30 Jay St | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 301 Riverside Ave, Unit FirstFloorFront | 301 Riverside Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| 3141 Marra Ln, Unit 1 | 3141 Marra Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 2100 Curry Rd, Unit Victoria Ct I | 2100 Curry Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 2216 Curry Rd, Unit Victoria Ct II | 2216 Curry Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
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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 $1,275 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 $1,225 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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