
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Valley Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $700 (12 Rentals)
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South Valley, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Valley?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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South Valley Studio Apartments | $1,665 | $885 | $1,855 |
South Valley 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $750 | $2,627 |
South Valley 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,556 | $975 | $3,459 |
South Valley 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,786 | $1,475 | $1,860 |
South Valley 4 Bedroom Apartments | $995 | $900 | $1,080 |
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There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Valley Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY.
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Cheapest Available South Valley Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Valley area of Syracuse, NY is a Studio unit found at Thurber Apartments priced from $885. Nob Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable South Valley apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Thurber Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $885 |
Nob Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
Valley Manor Apartments | Renovated 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,095 |
The Ikon | Studio /1 Bath | Utilities included | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
Clarendon Heights | 1 Bed/1 Bath @ 750 Sq. Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1,109 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Valley, NY
As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the South Valley area is the $1.30 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Nob Hill in the in the Elmwood neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value South Valley apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Newbury Apartment Homes starting at $1,456 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Elmwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Valley apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Nob Hill | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
Newbury Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
120 Crippen Pl | Crippen | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
Stonegate Heights | 2 Bdrm & 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.69 |
4907 Grolier Rd, Unit 4 | 4907 Grolier Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
The Meadows Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 785 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Clarendon Heights | 1 Bed/1 Bath w. Den @ 775 Sq. Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Greenwich Manor Apartments | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
Thurber Apartments | Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Valley Manor Apartments | Renovated Regular Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Valley Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Valley?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Valley is under $1,370.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Valley?
The cheapest apartment in South Valley is Nob Hill which is listed at $930, while the average apartment in South Valley costs $1,845.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Valley?
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 South Valley 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 South Valley?
Cheap apartments in South Valley have an average cost of $825 which is $1,020 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Valley.
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