
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $400 (5 Rentals)
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Southside, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southside Studio Apartments | $1,027 | $875 | $1,500 |
Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,147 | $750 | $2,000 |
Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,386 | $1,045 | $3,000 |
Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,600 | $1,450 | $1,800 |
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Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside area of Syracuse, NY is a Studio unit found at Thurber Apartments priced from $885. The Duchess has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Thurber Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $885 |
The Duchess | Lifestyle 600 Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Centennial Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, NY
As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $1.80 price per square foot 1x1 Model at Symphony Place in the in the Elmwood neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the 1624 W Onondaga St Model at 1624 W Onondaga St, Unit Upper west unit starting at $1,100 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Elmwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Symphony Place | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
1624 W Onondaga St, Unit Upper west unit | 1624 W Onondaga St | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
502 University Apartments | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Plaza Apartments | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
Thurber Apartments | Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
Greenwich Manor Apartments | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
The Duchess | Lifestyle 600 Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.21 |
Centennial Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.75 |
Campus West | studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.30 |
Getting Around the Southside Neighborhood in Syracuse, NY
Walk Score®
60 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
50 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
46 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southside is under $1,965.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside?
The cheapest apartment in Southside is Thurber Apartments which is listed at $1,055, while the average apartment in Southside costs $1,500.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southside?
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 48 regular apartments in Southside 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 Southside?
Cheap apartments in Southside have an average cost of $292 which is $1,208 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.
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