Rensselaer, NY

116 Apartments for Rent

Rensselaer, NY, hasn't forgotten its railroad roots; the town is home to the 14th busiest Amtrak station in the country.

Rensselaer is an old community that got big enough to absorb a few surrounding communities before it was incorporated in 1897. This 3.3-square mile city is the perfect combination of country living and modern technology, though the trees aren't made of solar panels just yet. Located on the Hudson River across from Albany, Rensselaer is a collection of communities sprinkled generously with small forests.

Moving to Rensselaer

You might be looking to buy a home, but you can always rent an apartment while you wait. Once you see some of the city apartments in Rensselaer, you might decide life is more comfortable in a one-bedroom apartment than in a home where you have to do your own maintenance. No matter what kind of rental home you want, be sure you come ready to apply when you start your search. For a rental application, you'll need personal and financial documents like bank statements, pay stubs and copies of your IDs. So gather them up and head out on your hunt. There are actually fewer people living here now than there were when the town was incorporated, which means it's pretty easy to find a place to live. You pretty much have to hate life in general in order to not enjoy living in this area, whether you want a one-bedroom apartment, are interested in the two-bedroom apartments for rent, or prefer a loft or townhouse.

Neighborhoods in Rensselaer

There are lots of areas to live in when you move to Rensselaer. If you want to make sure you end up in the right neighborhood, check out the list below! It contains tons of helpful information about where you'll want to live.

Defreestville: This neighborhood is right next to the 4, allowing you easy access in and out of town. For food, you have your choice between Zenbu Chinese Kitchen and Route 4 Pizza & Delicatessen.

Hampton Manor: Hampton Lake Town Park is here, along with Coffee Beanery. You'll find mostly single-family homes in this neighborhood.

Living in Rensselaer

A combination of historical homes and purposeful strides toward modern technology in the way of the Rensselaer Technology Park make this city the perfect place for anyone to call home. From sprawling apartment complexes with every available amenity to gorgeous homes in the country, only those who hate good living would feel uncomfortable here. The good news is all of the complexes all offer in-ground pools, a community center, appliances, and either access to laundry facilities or an actual laundry room with a washer and dryer, so you'll have a full, easy, well-equipped life if you do end up calling this town home!