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property at 220 Highland Rd

$850

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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220 Highland Rd

MassenaNY13662

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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166 Falling Leaf DrMalone, NY 12953
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property at 334 Clay St

$1,070 - $1,074

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334 Clay St

WatertownNY13601

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Canton, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Canton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Canton, NY is a Studio unit found at Arsenal Apartments in the Watertown neighborhood priced from $520. The Solar Building in the Watertown neighborhood 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arsenal ApartmentsSmall StudioStudio,1BA$520
The Solar BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$620
City View Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$675
Pine Grove Apartments - Senior Housing1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$789
Kelsey Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 bath1BR,1BA$795
Washington Manor ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$825
Potsdam Main Street ApartmentsStandard StudioStudio,1BA$875
Colonial Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$890
49 W Main StWC12BR,1BA$895
Palmer Street ApartmentsGarden2BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Canton, NY and Nearby

As of July 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Canton area is the $0.78 price per square foot Town Home Model at Hycliff Apartments in the in the Watertown neighborhood starting from $1,320. The second greatest value Canton apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Garden Model at Parkstead Black River starting at $1,421 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Watertown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Canton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hycliff ApartmentsTown Home3BR,1.5BA$0.78
Parkstead Black River3 Bedroom 2 Bath Garden3BR,2BA$0.95
Parkstead Gouverneur2 Bed 1.5 Bath Townhouse2BR,1.5BA$0.87
Emerald Acres IIStandard Unit3BR,2.5BA$1.01
Parkstead Philadelphia2 Bed 1 Bath Garden2BR,1BA$1.05
Parkstead Copenhagen2 Bed 1 Bath Garden2BR,1BA$1.00
Palmer Street ApartmentsTown Home2BR,1.5BA$0.95
College Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Colonial Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.11
City View Apartments1 Bed1BR,1BA$0.90

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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.

Expert Rental Resources

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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