About Rensselaer

Rensselaer is a relatively small community found in the central eastern portion of the state of New York. Rensselaer has a population of approximately seven thousand eight hundred residents and is technically considered a city of the Empire State. Rensselaer is named after Kiliaen Van Rensselaer, and was originally known as Greenbush. Rensselaer was officially incorporated in the year eighteen fifteen, and received its current name in the year eighteen ninety seven. Residents of a Rensselaer apartment for rent or house for rent can enjoy recreational, cultural, and historic points of interest throughout the area.

Rensselaer is situated in the appropriately named Rensselaer County, and is conveniently located directly opposite of Albany across the Hudson River. Educational opportunities in Rensselaer are offered by Rensselaer High School, Red Mill School, Woodland Hill Montessori School, Van Rensselaer Elementary School, Saint Mary’s School, East Greenbush Central School, and the University of Albany – State University of New York. Residents of a Rensselaer apartment rental or home rental can enjoy Crailo State Historic Site, Lincoln Park, and the other offerings of the Rensselaer Recreation Department.

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