Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rotterdam, NY from $600 (30 Rentals)

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Rotterdam Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rotterdam Apartments

3160 Marra LnRotterdam, NY 12306
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Parkside View
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside View

920 Albany StSchenectady, NY 12307
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Lent Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lent Court

3 Lent CtSchenectady, NY 12306
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118 Jay St
1 Bedroom Apartments

118 Jay St

118 Jay StSchenectady, NY 12305
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Edison Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edison Apartments

110-114 Union StSchenectady, NY 12305
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4310-4351 Angela Ct
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4310-4351 Angela Ct

4310-4351 Angela CtSchenectady, NY 12304
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Edison Senior Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Edison Senior Apartments

1310 Princetown RdSchenectady, NY 12306
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Hillside Crossing
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Crossing

736 Albany StSchenectady, NY 12307
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Redburn Stockade
1 Bedroom Apartments

Redburn Stockade

4 Union StSchenectady, NY 12305
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148 Clinton St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

148 Clinton St

148 Clinton StSchenectady, NY 12305
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John Glen House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

John Glen House

58 Washington AveSchenectady, NY 12305
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The Foster
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Foster

508 State StSchenectady, NY 12305

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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 Brookview Court Apartments priced from $1,103. The Residence at Fort Hunter has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,300. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rotterdam apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brookview Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,103
The Residence at Fort HunterD2BR,1BA$1,300
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,315
Burdeck Street Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,395
Glen Esk Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,525

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rotterdam, NY

As of March 07, 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 1544 Union St Model at 1544 Union St, Unit 2 starting at $1,800 with a $1.20 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.
1822 Guilderland Ave, Unit 2 floor back apt1822 Guilderland Ave3BR,1BA$0.16
1544 Union St, Unit 21544 Union St3BR,1BA$1.20
132 Broadway LoftsApartment 3B3BR,1BA$1.38
Washington Square ApartmentsThe Stockade4BR,2BA$1.66
30 Jay St, Unit 30 Jay30 Jay St2BR,1BA$1.54
1039 Palmer Ave, Unit 1037 Palmer Avenue1039 Palmer Ave3BR,1BA$1.45
301 Riverside Ave301 Riverside Ave1BR,1BA$1.36
1616 Rugby Rd, Unit 21616 Rugby Rd3BR,1BA$1.36
315 McClellan St, Unit 2R315 McClellan St1BR,1BA$1.21
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.69

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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 $1,103 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 $1,300 at The Residence at Fort Hunter.

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 $1,950.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.