Cheap Apartments for Rent in Utica, NY from $500 (28 Rentals)

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Sunrise Apartment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Apartment

1911-1925 Sunset AveUtica, NY 13502
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Genesee Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Genesee Tower

110 Genesee StUtica, NY 13502
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Six Nations Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Six Nations Square

607 Jay StUtica, NY 13501
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Parkedge Townhouses
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Parkedge Townhouses

544 Deborah DrUtica, NY 13502
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Cedar Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Ridge

245 Main StNew York Mills, NY 13417
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Wedgewood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wedgewood Apartments

150 Genesee StNew Hartford, NY 13413
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Utica, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Utica, NY

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Utica, NY area range in price from $737 to $3,175 with an overall median price of $2,078. The three Utica neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are East Utica at $900, South Utica at $737, and Adrian Terrace at $737. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Utica Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
East Utica$1,300$9004
South Utica$2,000$73793
Adrian Terrace$2,100$73795
Cornhill$2,200$737100
Downtown Utica$2,300$73799
West Utica$2,300$737105
North Utica$2,347$73795

Cheapest Available Utica Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Utica, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Holiday Efficiency Apartments in the Outer Utica neighborhood priced from $600. The Olbiston Apartments in the Adrian Terrace neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $737. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Utica apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Holiday Efficiency ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$600
The Olbiston ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$737
The Lofts at Globe Mill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$741
Hotel St Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Utica Steam Cotton BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Utica, NY

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Utica area is the $0.74 price per square foot 1022 Oriskany St W Model at 1022 Oriskany St W, Unit Second Floor in the in the Outer Utica neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Utica apartment is the 1177 Kossuth Ave Model at 1177 Kossuth Ave, Unit 1 starting at $1,500 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Adrian Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Utica apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1022 Oriskany St W, Unit Second Floor1022 Oriskany St W3BR,1BA$0.74
1177 Kossuth Ave, Unit 11177 Kossuth Ave3BR,1BA$1.00
1527 Oneida St, Unit APT 11527 Oneida St2BR,1BA$1.17
Deerfield PlaceHorizon1BR,1BA$2.00
1549 Kemble St, Unit 2nd Floor1549 Kemble St2BR,1BA$0.91
1530 Sunset Ave, Unit Apt 1N1530 Sunset Ave3BR,1BA$1.73
25 Leslie Ave, Unit 27 Leslie Ave25 Leslie Ave1BR,1BA$1.06
The Lofts at Globe Mill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14
Holiday Efficiency ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$0.92
The Olbiston ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.80

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Utica Overview

If you are looking for a beautiful place to live in the northeastern United States, then consider living in Utica, NY. Utica, NY is the county seat of Oneida County in NY State. The city is the tenth most populated city in NY. It sits on the Mohawk River and is located at the foot of the Adirondack Mountains. Furthermore, Utica, NY is a gorgeous place for those who like the outdoors. The city is relatively isolated from some of the other cities in the local area including Albany, Syracuse, and NYC, all of which are between 60 and 240 miles away, respectively. If you are looking for apartments in Utica, NY, then take a few minutes to learn more about this city. Then, rely on us to help you find your next Utica apartment.

Why live in Utica, NY?

Utica makes a great place to live. Finding a Utica apartment that fits your lifestyle can be a lot of fun with plenty of options.

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Getting Around Utica, NY

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Utica Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Utica?

The cheapest apartment in Utica is Holiday Efficiency Apartments which is listed at $600, while the average apartment in Utica costs $2,078.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Utica?

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 30 regular apartments in Utica that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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