
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 |
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Cheap Rotterdam Studio Apartments | $1,135 | $805 | $1,700 |
Cheap Rotterdam 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,619 | $875 | $2,795 |
Cheap Rotterdam 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $1,000 | $3,450 |
Cheap Rotterdam 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,135 | $1,500 | $2,675 |
Cheap Rotterdam 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,791 | $1,300 | $2,400 |
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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 Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood priced from $1,125. 916 Kings Rd in the Outer Schenectady neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,265. 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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Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments | 1BD Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
916 Kings Rd | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
Court Royale | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,555 |
The Lofts at Frog Alley | Shortell | Studio,1BA | $1,633 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rotterdam, NY
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rotterdam area is the $0.60 price per square foot 1002 Cutler St Model at 1002 Cutler St, Unit Cutler in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Rotterdam apartment is the SHARED 4BR unit Model at Washington Square Apartments starting at $842 with a $0.64 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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1002 Cutler St, Unit Cutler | 1002 Cutler St | 3BR,1BA | $0.60 |
Washington Square Apartments | SHARED 4BR unit | 4BR,2BA | $0.64 |
810 Lincoln Ave, Unit Hana | 810 Lincoln Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.44 |
2370 Curry Rd | 2 bd 2 bth/2nd Floor | 2BR,2BA | $1.86 |
1753 Eastern Pky, Unit Apt 2 | 1753 Eastern Pky | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Glen Esk Apartments | 202 | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments | 1BD Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
Court Royale | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.81 |
3011 Lone Pine Rd, Unit D | 3011 Lone Pine Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
916 Kings Rd | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
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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?
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- 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 $1,125 at Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments.
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 $1,555 at Court Royale.
What is the most affordable Rotterdam Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rotterdam Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Glen Esk Apartments and starts from $2,040.
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