Rotterdam

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Rotterdam, NY

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A homey suburb boasting ample interstate access

River Family-Friendly Commuter Suburban Relaxed

Just south of the Mohawk River is the quaint town of Rotterdam. This Eastern New York community is framed by Interstates 890, 88, and 90— allowing easy access to surrounding metropolitan hubs. The bustling state capital is only a 25-minute drive southeast. Rotterdam offers a welcome change of pace for its residents escaping the hustle and bustle of city life. It boasts numerous parks, hiking trails, and family-friendly attractions. A perfect day in Rotterdam might begin with a scenic hike spotting waterfalls at the Plotter Kill Preserve. Next, check out the Via Port Rotterdam with its ample shopping and indoor aquarium. End the day with an affordable trip to a local hot spot, the Rotterdam Square Cinema. Rotterdam is largely residential, offering renters plenty of affordable apartments and charming single-family homes.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Rotterdam, NY is $1,307 for one bedroom, $1,742 for two bedrooms, and $1,465 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Rotterdam has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.

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Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,307/month
752 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • miSci and Suits-Bueche Planetarium
  • Maple Ski Ridge
  • Tawasentha Park
  • Mabee Farm Historic Site
  • Audubon Center at Knox Farm State Park

Airports

  • Albany International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.