Real Estate Investment Properties for Sale in Rensselaer, NY

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Investment Property for Sale in Rensselaer, NY

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PROPERTY	DETAILS	SALE PRICE	INVESTMENT PERFORMANCE
47 Chestnut Street Rensselaer, NY Spacious home with open Floorplan & freshly painted throughout . Large living room with fi...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,512 sq.ft.	$218,200	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.16% Traditional cash on cash: 9.67% Airbnb Rental Income: $991 Traditional Rental Income: $2670 Airbnb ROI: -0.16% Traditional ROI: 9.67%
1016 4th Street Rensselaer, NY Your backyard oasis await This charming home has it all - space, comfort, and plenty of pe...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,010 sq.ft.	$174,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.53% Traditional cash on cash: 7.64% Airbnb Rental Income: $991 Traditional Rental Income: $1815 Airbnb ROI: 0.53% Traditional ROI: 7.64%
9 Forest Hills Boulevard Rensselaer, NY To Be Built New Construction! Welcome to one of newest & most breathtaking neighborhoods, ...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,622 sq.ft.	$1,590,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.48% Traditional cash on cash: 0.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $2530 Traditional Rental Income: $4369 Airbnb ROI: -1.48% Traditional ROI: 0.18%
1629 Best Road Rensselaer, NY This is a great home but can only be sold with the vacant land on Best Rd adjacent to this...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,230 sq.ft.	$375,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.71% Traditional cash on cash: 5.19% Airbnb Rental Income: $2530 Traditional Rental Income: $2791 Airbnb ROI: 2.71% Traditional ROI: 5.19%
21 Bruen Ct Rensselaer, NY Renovated home in the East Greenbush school district. This property sits on a spacious .45...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,500 sq.ft.	$385,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.03% Traditional cash on cash: 4.41% Airbnb Rental Income: $892 Traditional Rental Income: $2519 Airbnb ROI: -1.03% Traditional ROI: 4.41%
1611 Best Road Rensselaer, NY Experience the perfect blend of luxury and privacy with this brand-new 3,156 sq. ft. ranch...	4 beds \| 4 baths \| 3,156 sq.ft.	$1,049,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.27% Traditional cash on cash: 3.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $2530 Traditional Rental Income: $5285 Airbnb ROI: -0.27% Traditional ROI: 3.18%
5 Hosford Avenue Rensselaer, NY 3 bedroom, 1.5-bath brick ranch located on a spacious corner on a dead-end street in desir...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,924 sq.ft.	$280,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.67% Traditional cash on cash: 8.35% Airbnb Rental Income: $892 Traditional Rental Income: $3197 Airbnb ROI: -1.67% Traditional ROI: 8.35%
1625 5th Street Rensselaer, NY Situated on a quiet street, this home has a great layout & is filled with beautiful update...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,600 sq.ft.	$199,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.22% Traditional cash on cash: 8.76% Airbnb Rental Income: $892 Traditional Rental Income: $2257 Airbnb ROI: -0.22% Traditional ROI: 8.76%
2024 8th St Rensselaer, NY Seller is open to creative financing. Fully Remodeled 3-Bed, 2-Bath Home - Move-In Ready! ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,897 sq.ft.	$329,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.44% Traditional cash on cash: 7.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $892 Traditional Rental Income: $3025 Airbnb ROI: -0.44% Traditional ROI: 7.53%
17 Harrison Avenue Rensselaer, NY This four-unit building is a must-see! Conveniently located near the bus line, the Amtrak ...	9 beds \| 4 baths \| 2,800 sq.ft.	$380,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.2% Traditional cash on cash: 10.54% Airbnb Rental Income: $1876 Traditional Rental Income: $4704 Airbnb ROI: 1.2% Traditional ROI: 10.54%
1016 Sterling Ridge Drive Rensselaer, NY Welcome to Grandview Estates, one of Rensselaer's most sought-after townhouse communities,...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,339 sq.ft.	$299,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.4% Traditional cash on cash: 4.97% Airbnb Rental Income: $991 Traditional Rental Income: $2153 Airbnb ROI: -0.4% Traditional ROI: 4.97%
5 Mara Drive Rensselaer, NY Inviting 4 bedroom, 3 bath home on a secluded, private, dead end cul-de-sac in N Greenbush...	4 beds \| 3 baths \| 3,106 sq.ft.	$499,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.37% Traditional cash on cash: 5.81% Airbnb Rental Income: $2530 Traditional Rental Income: $3997 Airbnb ROI: 1.37% Traditional ROI: 5.81%
111 Columbia Tpke Rensselaer, NY *MULTIPLE OFFERS RECEIVED* Centrally located to Albany and 5 minutes from the Renssela...	4 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,820 sq.ft.	$219,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 4.48% Traditional cash on cash: 11.02% Airbnb Rental Income: $2530 Traditional Rental Income: $3276 Airbnb ROI: 4.48% Traditional ROI: 11.02%
42 Malibu Hl Rensselaer, NY Discover this well-maintained townhouse with a 1st floor rare primary suite. This property...	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,791 sq.ft.	$324,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.54% Traditional cash on cash: 8.42% Airbnb Rental Income: $892 Traditional Rental Income: $3595 Airbnb ROI: -1.54% Traditional ROI: 8.42%
1547 5th Street Rensselaer, NY The charming Rensselaer Colonial features 3 spacious bedrooms, 1 oversized full bathroom, ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,192 sq.ft.	$175,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.02% Traditional cash on cash: 11.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $892 Traditional Rental Income: $2627 Airbnb ROI: -0.02% Traditional ROI: 11.18%
205 Tampa Avenue Rensselaer, NY Flippers take notice!!! This East Greenbush bungalow features 1+ spacious bedrooms, 1 full...	1 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,112 sq.ft.	$75,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 2.31% Traditional cash on cash: 8.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $790 Traditional Rental Income: $902 Airbnb ROI: 2.31% Traditional ROI: 8.15%
70 Fowler Avenue Rensselaer, NY Welcome to this beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 1-bath home. Updated from top to bottom, ...	2 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,025 sq.ft.	$189,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.56% Traditional cash on cash: 7.22% Airbnb Rental Income: $991 Traditional Rental Income: $1834 Airbnb ROI: 0.56% Traditional ROI: 7.22%
209 Columbia Tpke #4 Rensselaer, NY Calling investors and owner-occupants - location, location, location! This 4-unit mixed-us...	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 2,640 sq.ft.	$400,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 1.98% Traditional cash on cash: 7.25% Airbnb Rental Income: $2530 Traditional Rental Income: $3896 Airbnb ROI: 1.98% Traditional ROI: 7.25%
268 E Maryland Ave Rensselaer, NY 268 E Maryland Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,256 sq.ft.	$250,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.74% Traditional cash on cash: 5.09% Airbnb Rental Income: $892 Traditional Rental Income: $1930 Airbnb ROI: -0.74% Traditional ROI: 5.09%
80 Van Leuvan Dr Rensselaer, NY 80 Van Leuvan Dr, Rensselaer, NY 12144 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,514 sq.ft.	$650,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.3% Traditional cash on cash: 1.97% Airbnb Rental Income: $2530 Traditional Rental Income: $2929 Airbnb ROI: 0.3% Traditional ROI: 1.97%
23 Cedarcrest Drive Rensselaer, NY This beautifuly updated, well maintained, and super clean colonial is located in a picture...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,930 sq.ft.	$505,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.89% Traditional cash on cash: 0.15% Airbnb Rental Income: $892 Traditional Rental Income: $1520 Airbnb ROI: -1.89% Traditional ROI: 0.15%
8 Hudson Ave W Rensselaer, NY Best & Final due 1/19 @5pm. OPEN HOUSES THIS WEEKEND! January 17, 2026, Saturday, 12:00pm ...	3 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,452 sq.ft.	$279,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.14% Traditional cash on cash: 2.53% Airbnb Rental Income: $892 Traditional Rental Income: $1520 Airbnb ROI: -1.14% Traditional ROI: 2.53%
1635 1st St Rensselaer, NY 1635 1st St, Rensselaer, NY 12144 \| Single Family Residential	4 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,636 sq.ft.	$210,000	Airbnb cash on cash: 6.48% Traditional cash on cash: 10.43% Airbnb Rental Income: $2530 Traditional Rental Income: $2705 Airbnb ROI: 6.48% Traditional ROI: 10.43%
1022 Sterling Ridge Drive Rensselaer, NY This stand-alone, two-story townhome offers low-maintenance living in a highly convenient ...	2 beds \| 2 baths \| 1,339 sq.ft.	$299,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.47% Traditional cash on cash: 5.27% Airbnb Rental Income: $991 Traditional Rental Income: $2541 Airbnb ROI: -1.47% Traditional ROI: 5.27%
11 Alpine St Rensselaer, NY 11 Alpine St, Rensselaer, NY 12144 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,572 sq.ft.	$230,000	Airbnb cash on cash: -0.58% Traditional cash on cash: 6.39% Airbnb Rental Income: $892 Traditional Rental Income: $2071 Airbnb ROI: -0.58% Traditional ROI: 6.39%
3 1st Ave Rensselaer, NY 3 1st Ave, Rensselaer, NY 12144 \| Single Family Residential	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,224 sq.ft.	$148,900	Airbnb cash on cash: 0.56% Traditional cash on cash: 7.33% Airbnb Rental Income: $892 Traditional Rental Income: $1520 Airbnb ROI: 0.56% Traditional ROI: 7.33%
1H Cloverleaf Ct Rensselaer, NY 1H Cloverleaf Ct, Rensselaer, NY 12144 \| Townhouse	3 beds \| 3 baths \| 1,904 sq.ft.	$564,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -2.12% Traditional cash on cash: -0.29% Airbnb Rental Income: $892 Traditional Rental Income: $1520 Airbnb ROI: -2.12% Traditional ROI: -0.29%
23 Catskill Avenue Rensselaer, NY Welcome home to this meticulously renovated Cape Cod, where timeless 1940s charm meets mod...	3 beds \| 1 baths \| 1,440 sq.ft.	$319,900	Airbnb cash on cash: -1.03% Traditional cash on cash: 2.18% Airbnb Rental Income: $892 Traditional Rental Income: $1520 Airbnb ROI: -1.03% Traditional ROI: 2.18%

Real Estate investment in Rensselaer, NY

There are 38 properties for sale in the city of Rensselaer . The median list price in Rensselaer is $299,900 and the average price per square foot is $180. In March 2026, the average monthly cash on cash return in Rensselaer is 7.00%. The average monthly rental income in Rensselaer is $2,416.

Rensselaer, NY Real Estate Investing: FAQs for Buyers, Sellers and Investors

There are 38 investment properties available for sale in Rensselaer.

In 2026, the best neighborhood to buy investment property is Rensselaer.

The ROI for Short-Term is higher than the Long-Term in Rensselaer with average rental income of $991.

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Investment Property for Sale in Rensselaer, NY

47 Chestnut Street

Rensselaer, NY

2 beds | 2 baths | 1,512 sq.ft.

$218,200

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.16%

Traditional cash on cash: 9.67%

Airbnb Rental Income: $991

Traditional Rental Income: $2670

Airbnb ROI: -0.16%

Traditional ROI: 9.67%

1016 4th Street

Rensselaer, NY

2 beds | 1 baths | 1,010 sq.ft.

$174,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 0.53%

Traditional cash on cash: 7.64%

Airbnb Rental Income: $991

Traditional Rental Income: $1815

Airbnb ROI: 0.53%

Traditional ROI: 7.64%

9 Forest Hills Boulevard

Rensselaer, NY

4 beds | 4 baths | 3,622 sq.ft.

$1,590,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.48%

Traditional cash on cash: 0.18%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2530

Traditional Rental Income: $4369

Airbnb ROI: -1.48%

Traditional ROI: 0.18%

1629 Best Road

Rensselaer, NY

4 beds | 2 baths | 2,230 sq.ft.

$375,000

Airbnb cash on cash: 2.71%

Traditional cash on cash: 5.19%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2530

Traditional Rental Income: $2791

Airbnb ROI: 2.71%

Traditional ROI: 5.19%

21 Bruen Ct

Rensselaer, NY

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,500 sq.ft.

$385,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.03%

Traditional cash on cash: 4.41%

Airbnb Rental Income: $892

Traditional Rental Income: $2519

Airbnb ROI: -1.03%

Traditional ROI: 4.41%

1611 Best Road

Rensselaer, NY

4 beds | 4 baths | 3,156 sq.ft.

$1,049,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.27%

Traditional cash on cash: 3.18%

Airbnb Rental Income: $2530

Traditional Rental Income: $5285

Airbnb ROI: -0.27%

Traditional ROI: 3.18%

5 Hosford Avenue

Rensselaer, NY

3 beds | 2 baths | 1,924 sq.ft.

$280,000

Airbnb cash on cash: -1.67%

Traditional cash on cash: 8.35%

Airbnb Rental Income: $892

Traditional Rental Income: $3197

Airbnb ROI: -1.67%

Traditional ROI: 8.35%

1625 5th Street

Rensselaer, NY

3 beds | 1 baths | 1,600 sq.ft.

$199,900

Airbnb cash on cash: -0.22%

Traditional cash on cash: 8.76%

Airbnb Rental Income: $892

Traditional Rental Income: $2257

Airbnb ROI: -0.22%