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6 Harvard St

SchenectadyNY12304

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Rotterdam, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Rotterdam Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments1BD Apartments1BR,1BA$1,125
916 Kings Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,265
State and Clinton1 Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rotterdam, NY and Nearby

As of August 02, 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 301 Riverside Ave Model at 301 Riverside Ave, Unit 2 fl front starting at $1,700 with a $1.13 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.
1002 Cutler St, Unit Cutler1002 Cutler St3BR,1BA$0.60
301 Riverside Ave, Unit 2 fl front301 Riverside Ave1BR,1BA$1.13
Washington Square ApartmentsSHARED 4BR unit4BR,2BA$0.64
824 Hampton Ave, Unit 2 - 2nd Fl824 Hampton Ave3BR,1BA$1.44
1753 Eastern Pky, Unit Apt 21753 Eastern Pky1BR,1BA$1.25
1809 Van Vranken Ave, Unit Front unit1809 Van Vranken Ave3BR,1BA$1.43
Barney Square & W.L. Stockade Apartments1BD Apartments1BR,1BA$1.25
52 Vley Rd, Unit #352 Vley Rd1BR,1BA$1.38
3011 Lone Pine Rd, Unit D3011 Lone Pine Rd2BR,1BA$1.72
916 Kings Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.69

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Frequently Asked Questions about Rotterdam

What type of rentals are currently available in Rotterdam?

There are currently 567 Apartments for Rent in Rotterdam, NY with pricing that ranges from $805 to $3,450. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Rotterdam ranging from $700 to $20,000.

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 $700 to $20,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,294.

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 $2,675, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,840 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,300.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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