
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Skunk City Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $400 (6 Rentals)
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417 Richmond Ave

1624 W Onondaga St, Unit Upper west unit

Centennial Gardens

219 Elliott St
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Skunk City, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Skunk City?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Skunk City Studio Apartments | $1,803 | $1,630 | $3,400 |
Skunk City 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,914 | $925 | $2,714 |
Skunk City 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,777 | $1,000 | $3,800 |
Skunk City 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,908 | $1,300 | $4,500 |
Skunk City 4 Bedroom Apartments | $991 | $855 | $1,080 |
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Cheapest Available Skunk City Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Skunk City area of Syracuse, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Centennial Gardens priced from $1,100. High Acres Apartments and Townhomes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here are the most affordable Skunk City apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Centennial Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
High Acres Apartments and Townhomes | One Bedroom-608 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
The Meadows Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 785 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Skunk City, NY
As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Skunk City area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2BR 1.5BA Model at Deys Plaza Apartments in the in the University Hill neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Skunk City apartment is the Type 8 Model at Iron Pier Apartments starting at $2,500 with a $2.24 price per square foot in the Downtown Syracuse neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Skunk City apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Deys Plaza Apartments | 2BR 1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
Iron Pier Apartments | Type 8 | 2BR,2BA | $2.24 |
Pike Block | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
716 Tompkins St, Unit 716 | 716 Tompkins St | 2BR,1BA | $1.65 |
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 |
One Webster's Landing | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.89 |
High Acres Apartments and Townhomes | One Bedroom-608 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
300 E Washington | Furnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.08 |
Centennial Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Skunk City Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Skunk City?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Skunk City is under $2,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Skunk City?
The cheapest apartment in Skunk City is Centennial Gardens which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Skunk City costs $1,840.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Skunk City?
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 31 regular apartments in Skunk City 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 Skunk City?
Cheap apartments in Skunk City have an average cost of $923 which is $917 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Skunk City.
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