
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rotterdam, NY from $600 (73 Rentals)
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Long Pond Village Apartments

Rotterdam Apartments

830 Vischer Ave

1552 Helderberg Ave

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15 N Jay St, Unit 1

Wade Towers & Garden Apartments

Wade Estates

Kelsey Commons

3545 Carman Rd
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Van Buren Apartments

Draper Lofts Apartments

71 N Brandywine Ave

1102-1108 Barrett St

104 S Ferry St

922 State St

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3164 Marra Ln, Unit VICTORIA CT 4-1br 1st fl

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115 Clinton St, Unit Clinton Street

1121 10th Ave

Wellington Gardens
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The Residence at Fort Hunter

State and Clinton

916 Kings Rd

Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments

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2600 Duanesburg Rd, Unit 3

916 Kings Rd, Unit 5

23 Monroe St, Unit 23 2R

132 Broadway Lofts

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1007 Strong St, Unit 1007 strong st

The Residences at Fox Meadow
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852 Union St

762 Eastern Ave

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2100 Curry Rd, Unit Victoria Ct I

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2216 Curry Rd, Unit Victoria Ct II

River House Apartments

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97 Sherman St, Unit 97 SHERMAN ST

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1760 Sherwood Rd

253 Park Pl

53-55 Washington Ave

633 Lang St
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23 Hawk St

1633 Carrie St

1120 Pleasant St

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1078 Glenwood Blvd, Unit 1078

242 Broadway

13 State Street Apartments

Parkside View

Lent Court

132 Jay St

118 Jay St
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Rotterdam, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rotterdam?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Rotterdam Studio Apartments | $1,038 | $810 | $1,698 |
| Cheap Rotterdam 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,462 | $910 | $1,990 |
| Cheap Rotterdam 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,759 | $986 | $3,450 |
| Cheap Rotterdam 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,047 | $1,500 | $2,725 |
| Cheap Rotterdam 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,570 | $750 | $2,300 |
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Cheapest Available Rotterdam Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rotterdam, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at College Suites at Washington Square in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood priced from $867. Brookview Court Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,153. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rotterdam apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Suites at Washington Square | 4 Bedroom/2 Bath | 4BR,2BA | $867 |
| Brookview Court Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,153 |
| State and Clinton | 1 Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,285 |
| Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments | 1BD Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
| 132 Broadway Lofts | Apartment 2B | 1BR,1BA | $1,325 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rotterdam, NY
As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rotterdam area is the $0.16 price per square foot 1822 Guilderland Ave Model at 1822 Guilderland Ave, Unit 2 floor back apt in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Rotterdam apartment is the 903 N Brandywine Ave Model at 903 N Brandywine Ave, Unit 903 starting at $1,650 with a $0.97 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1822 Guilderland Ave, Unit 2 floor back apt | 1822 Guilderland Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.16 |
| 903 N Brandywine Ave, Unit 903 | 903 N Brandywine Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| 15 N Jay St, Unit 1 | 15 N Jay St | 4BR,1BA | $0.56 |
| 2600 Duanesburg Rd, Unit 3 | 2600 Duanesburg Rd | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| 301 Riverside Ave, Unit Secondfloorfront | 301 Riverside Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 1078 Glenwood Blvd, Unit 1078 | 1078 Glenwood Blvd | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 2100 Curry Rd, Unit Victoria Ct I | 2100 Curry Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 2216 Curry Rd, Unit Victoria Ct II | 2216 Curry Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments | 1BD Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| 3164 Marra Ln, Unit VICTORIA CT 4-1br 1st fl | 3164 Marra Ln | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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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 $1,153 at Brookview Court 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 $1,408 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 $2,010.
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