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635 Crane St, Unit 3

635 Crane St
SchenectadyNY12303

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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 $1,183. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rotterdam apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
College Suites at Washington Square4 Bedroom/2 Bath4BR,2BA$867
Brookview Court Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,183
916 Kings RdOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,295
3 State StThe Alexandria 21BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rotterdam, NY

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Rotterdam area is the $0.56 price per square foot 15 N Jay St Model at 15 N Jay St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Schenectady neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Rotterdam apartment is the 250 Elm St Model at 250 Elm St, Unit FirstFloor starting at $1,650 with a $1.38 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.
15 N Jay St, Unit 115 N Jay St4BR,1BA$0.56
250 Elm St, Unit FirstFloor250 Elm St3BR,1BA$1.38
16 Hawk St, Unit 16 hawk st16 Hawk St3BR,1BA$1.63
301 Riverside Ave, Unit Secondfloorfront301 Riverside Ave1BR,1BA$1.41
17 Western Pky, Unit 1st flr17 Western Pky2BR,1BA$1.40
3 State StThe Alexandria 21BR,1BA$1.30
2156 Curry Rd2156 Curry Rd2BR,1BA$1.50
1751 Eastern Pky, Unit Apt 31751 Eastern Pky1BR,1BA$1.47
College Suites at Washington Square2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.30
916 Kings RdOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.73

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rotterdam

What type of rentals are currently available in Rotterdam?

There are currently 579 Apartments for Rent in Rotterdam, NY with pricing that ranges from $750 to $3,450. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rotterdam ranging from $775 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Rotterdam?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Rotterdam ranges from $775 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,902.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Rotterdam?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Rotterdam range from $1,500 to $2,725, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,600 to $3,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,795 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

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