Amsterdam Apartments for Rent

About Amsterdam

Amsterdam is located about 35 miles northwest of Albany, the state’s capital. The New York State Thruway and Route 5 line either side of the Mohawk River that passes through the south part of the city. Formerly an industrial center for carpet manufacturing, the city is making efforts to transform its infrastructure into a business center and is creating a growing and diverse population making Amsterdam apartments an exciting choice for your next home.

Amsterdam offers an array of community activities for residents to enjoy throughout the year. During the summer months you can attend our movies in the park, a summer concert series at Riverlink Park or swim in the city’s Olympic sized pool which is open during the summer months. Amsterdam is home to the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum which attracts thousands of visitors during the annual induction. Emerald Cinema’s has 10 theaters with state of the art sound systems.

A few regular celebrations in Amsterdam are the Canal Fest, a celebration of the history of the Eire Canal and yearly fireworks display for July 4th. You will want to venture out of your Amsterdam NY apartment to explore the nearly two dozen parks with facilities that include a boat dock, ball fields and many walking trails. Residents can also access the Erie Canal Trail and run, walk or bike ride for miles in either direction. The city is surrounded by many local farms producing fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses that are made available at a local farmer’s market.

There are numerous rental communities near Routes 5 and 67 as well as the north part of the city near Harrower Pond. Single family home rentals are infrequent in this area with only 1-2 in a five mile radius of the city. A two bedroom apartment in Amsterdam NY will rent for about $800 per month.

The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in Amsterdam, NY and nearby cities: