
Cheap Apartments for Rent near Lee, NY from $700 (48 Rentals)
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Manlius Academy

Lofts at Globe Mill

Oneida Garden Apartments

Windsor Mews Apartments

Rose Garden Apartments

Copper City Lofts

Maple Manor

Oxford Towne Apartments
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Hillcrest Manor Apartments

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Valenti Country Estates

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Griffiss Park Suites

Cicero Estates

Air City Lofts

Crystal Tree Apartments

Fennaway Green Apartments

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The Doyle Building

New Country Village Apartments

The Courtyard at Cazenovia

Hotel St Apartments

Hickory Hills Apartments

Community View Apartments

The Brook (Senior / Income Restricted)

208 Jefferson Ave

Steinhorst Square (Senior/ Income Restricted)
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Garden Apartments

401 Nichols St

1436 Genesee St

321 Expense St

6454 Williams Rd

North George Street Apartments

1705 Genesee St

1213 City St

Utica Steam Cotton Building
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The Sullivan in Downtown Utica

913-915 Springate St

Campus Hill Apartments

Maple Tree Apartments

1015 Knox St

1207 Schuyler St

1401 Mather Ave

529 Main St

926 Sunset Ave
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406 Rutger St

108 Gold St

1409 Erie St
Lee, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lee?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Studio Apartments | $1,271 | $750 | $1,980 |
| Lee 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $755 | $2,460 |
| Lee 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,816 | $855 | $3,210 |
| Lee 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,969 | $1,259 | $3,395 |
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Cheapest Available Lee Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lee, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Oneida Garden Apartments in the Madison County neighborhood priced from $820. Windsor Mews Apartments in the Rome neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $825. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lee apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oneida Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $820 |
| Windsor Mews Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR, 1BA | $825 |
| Rose Garden Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $855 |
| Hillcrest Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1,000 |
| Griffiss Park Suites | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,095 |
| Air City Lofts | New Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,243 |
| The Sullivan in Downtown Utica | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1,250 |
| Cicero Estates | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1,275 |
| The Doyle Building | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio, 1BA | $1,350 |
| New Country Village Apartments | One Bedroom Updated | 1BR, 1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lee, NY and Nearby
As of September 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lee area is the $1.30 price per square foot 1BR/1.0BA Model at Rathbun Lofts in the Adrian Terrace neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Lee apartment is the Two Bedroom Townhome Model at Fennaway Green Apartments in the Madison County neighborhood starting at $1,450 with a $1.40 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lee apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rathbun Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.30 |
| Fennaway Green Apartments | Two Bedroom Townhome | 2BR, 1.5BA | $1.40 |
| New Country Village Apartments | One Bedroom Updated | 1BR, 1BA | $1.47 |
| Cicero Estates | 2 Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.46 |
| The Courtyard at Cazenovia | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.71 |
| Windsor Mews Apartments | 1 Bedroom Garden | 1BR, 1BA | $1.08 |
| Griffiss Park Suites | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.56 |
| Rose Garden Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR, 1BA | $1.22 |
| Oneida Garden Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $1.34 |
| Hillcrest Manor Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR, 1BA | $1.74 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lee Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Lee?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Lee is at Air City Lofts listed at $1,243.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Lee Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Lee Apartment is $820 at Oneida Garden Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Lee Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Lee is starting from $855 at Rose Garden Apartments.
Expert Rental Resources
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Many housing markets throughout America share a common complaint: a lack of affordable rental properties.

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