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

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Faith & Hope Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Faith & Hope Manor

648 W Onondaga StSyracuse, NY 13204
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Almus Olver Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Almus Olver Towers

300 Burt StSyracuse, NY 13202
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127 South Ave
Studio Apartments

127 South Ave

127 South AveSyracuse, NY 13204
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Clinton Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clinton Plaza

550 S Clinton StSyracuse, NY 13202
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1221 E Genesee St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1221 E Genesee St

1221 E Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13210
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Southwest Syracuse, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carriage HouseStudioStudio,1BA$875
Centennial Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,100
Plaza ApartmentsEfficiency w/ KitchenStudio,1BA$1,150
CommonspaceCS Warren- Unfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,271
Fayette PlaceSuite1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Syracuse, NY

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Syracuse area is the $1.50 price per square foot 307 S Clinton St Model at 307 S Clinton St, Unit 500 in the in the University Hill neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value Southwest Syracuse apartment is the 2BR 1.5BA Model at Deys Plaza Apartments starting at $2,400 with a $1.45 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
307 S Clinton St, Unit 500307 S Clinton St4BR,2BA$1.50
Deys Plaza Apartments2BR 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.45
Whitney Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.73
719 E Genesee St3 bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.22
The 2142 Bd / 2 Ba2BR,2BA$1.45
205 E Jefferson2 bd/ 2 ba2BR,2BA$1.95
Symphony Place1x11BR,1BA$1.80
Plaza Apartments1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$1.56
The Uncommon Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.92
Fayette PlaceSuite1BR,1BA$1.94

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Southwest Syracuse, Syracuse, NY

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Syracuse, NY. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,730.

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 44 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 $870 which is $860 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Syracuse.

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