
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Syracuse Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $400 (11 Rentals)
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Southwest Syracuse, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Syracuse?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Syracuse Studio Apartments | $1,551 | $875 | $1,979 |
Southwest Syracuse 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,657 | $905 | $2,650 |
Southwest Syracuse 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,640 | $1,205 | $3,200 |
Southwest Syracuse 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,785 | $1,389 | $4,950 |
Southwest Syracuse 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,225 | $855 | $7,200 |
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Cheapest Available Southwest Syracuse Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Syracuse area of Syracuse, NY is a Studio unit found at Carriage House priced from $875. Centennial Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Southwest Syracuse apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Carriage House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $875 |
Centennial Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Plaza Apartments | Efficiency w/ Kitchen | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
502 University Apartments | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Fayette Place | Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Syracuse, NY
As of April 07, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Syracuse 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 Southwest Syracuse apartment is the 3 bedroom Model at 719 E Genesee St starting at $1,650 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the University Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Syracuse 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 |
719 E Genesee St | 3 bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
The 214 | 2 Bd / 2 Ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
Pike Block | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
Symphony Place | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
Theory Syracuse | B3 | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
502 University Apartments | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Plaza Apartments | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
The Uncommon Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Hudson Lofts | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.93 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Syracuse Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Syracuse?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Syracuse is under $1,650.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Syracuse?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Syracuse is Carriage House which is listed at $920, while the average apartment in Southwest Syracuse costs $1,725.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Syracuse?
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 50 regular apartments in Southwest Syracuse 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 Southwest Syracuse?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Syracuse have an average cost of $973 which is $752 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Syracuse.
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