
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Canton, NY from $500 (47 Rentals)
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49 W Main St, Unit A1

80 Riverside Dr, Unit 2-1

80 Riverside Dr

49 W Main St, Unit C1

80 Riverside Dr, Unit 3-1

Arsenal Apartments

The Solar Building

City View Apartments
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Pine Grove Apartments - Senior Housing

Washington Manor Apartments

Kelsey Creek Apartments

220 Highland Rd

Colonial Manor Apartments

Palmer Street Apartments

College Heights

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Norwood Village Apartments
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Hycliff Apartments

The Ledges

Pleasant Creek Meadows

Riverview Urban & Industrial Lofts

Ontario Village Apartments - Deluxe 2 Bedroom, 1 & 2 bath , Furnished Apartment Options

Baldwin Acres

Wood Creek Apartments

Parkstead Copenhagen

Parkstead Philadelphia
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Thompson Park Apartments

Parkstead Watertown at Thompson Park

Eagle Ridge Village

Sedgewick Pines

Parkstead Black River

The Heights

Emerald Acres II

Parkstead City Center

1915 Morley Potsdam Rd
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230 state highway 11b

Heritage Apartments

Whispering Woods Apartments

THE TRAILS AT MALONE

224 Sherman St

11 Public Square

Meadow East Apartments

334 Clay St

Parkstead Gouverneur
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Parkstead Clayton

304 S Rutland St
Canton, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Canton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Studio Apartments | $888 | $520 | $1,375 |
| Canton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $952 | $720 | $1,400 |
| Canton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,192 | $820 | $1,510 |
| Canton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,447 | $1,000 | $1,700 |
| Canton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $1,473 | $1,860 |
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Cheapest Available Canton Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Canton, NY is a Studio unit found at Arsenal Apartments priced from $520. The Solar Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $620. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Canton apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenal Apartments | Small Studio | Studio,1BA | $520 |
| The Solar Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $620 |
| City View Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| Pine Grove Apartments - Senior Housing | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $789 |
| Kelsey Creek Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $795 |
| Washington Manor Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $825 |
| Colonial Manor Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| Palmer Street Apartments | Garden | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| 49 W Main St | WC1 | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
| College Heights | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Canton, NY and Nearby
As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Canton area is the $0.92 price per square foot 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhouse Model at Parkstead Black River in the starting from $1,626. The second greatest value Canton apartment is the Town Home Model at Hycliff Apartments starting at $1,320 with a $0.78 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Canton apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkstead Black River | 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Townhouse | 4BR,2.5BA | $0.92 |
| Hycliff Apartments | Town Home | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.78 |
| Parkstead Clayton | 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Garden | 4BR,2BA | $0.96 |
| Parkstead Philadelphia | 3 Bed 2 Bath Garden | 3BR,2BA | $0.91 |
| Emerald Acres II | Standard Unit | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.01 |
| Parkstead Copenhagen | 2 Bed 1 Bath Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Palmer Street Apartments | Town Home | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.95 |
| Ontario Village Apartments - Deluxe 2 Bedroom, 1 & 2 bath , Furnished Apartment Options | 2 Bed 2 Bath Base Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| College Heights | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| City View Apartments | 1 Bed | 1BR,1BA | $0.90 |
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Best Local Schools in Canton, NY
F S Banford Elementary School
H C Williams Senior High School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Canton Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Canton?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Canton is at Arsenal Apartments listed at $520.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Canton Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Canton Apartment is $675 at City View Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Canton Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Canton is starting from $820 at The Solar Building.
What is the most affordable Canton Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Canton Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Kelsey Creek Apartments and starts from $1,000.
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