
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $400 (15 Rentals)
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Elmwood, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmwood?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Elmwood Studio Apartments | $1,557 | $875 | $3,400 |
Elmwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,643 | $750 | $2,714 |
Elmwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,636 | $995 | $3,800 |
Elmwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,018 | $1,450 | $4,500 |
Elmwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $991 | $855 | $1,080 |
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Cheapest Available Elmwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmwood area of Syracuse, NY is a Studio unit found at Thurber Apartments priced from $885. Victory at Syracuse has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Elmwood apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Thurber Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $885 |
Victory at Syracuse | 4BR/1BA | 4BR,1BA | $900 |
Nob Hill Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,090 |
The Ikon | Studio /1 Bath | Utilities included | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
Centennial Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, NY
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmwood area is the $1.57 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Newbury Apartment Homes in the in the Elmwood neighborhood starting from $1,456. The second greatest value Elmwood apartment is the 1x1 Model at Symphony Place starting at $1,650 with a $1.80 price per square foot in the Elmwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmwood apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Newbury Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
Symphony Place | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
1624 W Onondaga St, Unit Upper west unit | 1624 W Onondaga St | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
The Meadows Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 785 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.63 |
Clarendon Heights | 1 Bed/1 Bath w. Den @ 775 Sq. Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Regency Tower | unfurnished remodel | Studio ,1BA | $1.53 |
Classic American | Belle | 2BR,1BA | $1.33 |
Thurber Apartments | Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Greenwich Manor Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
Nob Hill Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Elmwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elmwood is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmwood?
The cheapest apartment in Elmwood is Thurber Apartments which is listed at $1,055, while the average apartment in Elmwood costs $1,710.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elmwood?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 32 regular apartments in Elmwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Elmwood?
Cheap apartments in Elmwood have an average cost of $821 which is $889 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmwood.
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