Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oneonta, NY from $900 (27 Rentals)

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property at 9 Hill Pl

$750

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 17

9 Hill Pl, Unit 9 Hill

9 Hill Pl
OneontaNY13820
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11 Spring St, Unit #1
$1,025
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

11 Spring St, Unit #1

11 Spring StOneonta, NY 13820
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22 Academy St
$1,800
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22 Academy St

22 Academy StOneonta, NY 13820
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Dietz Street Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dietz Street Lofts

34 Dietz StOneonta, NY 13820
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Wood Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wood Ridge Apartments

15 Farone DrOneonta, NY 13820
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36 Maple St
1 Bedroom Apartments

36 Maple St

36 Maple StOneonta, NY 13820
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75 River St
2 Bedroom Apartments

75 River St

75 River StOneonta, NY 13820
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property at 3309 NY-79

$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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3309 NY-79

HarpursvilleNY13787
property at 145 Delaware St

$1,350

Studio, 0.5 Bath Home for Rent

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145 Delaware St

WaltonNY13856

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oneonta, NY and Nearby

As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oneonta area is the $1.50 price per square foot 70 East St Model at 70 East St, Unit A in the starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Oneonta apartment is the 11 Franklin St Model at 11 Franklin St, Unit 2 starting at $2,000 with a $1.67 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Oneonta apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
70 East St, Unit A70 East St5BR,2.5BA$1.50
11 Franklin St, Unit 211 Franklin St4BR,1BA$1.67
22 Academy St22 Academy St3BR,1BA$1.80
Hillside CommonsSusquehanna2BR,2BA$1.44
5367 NY-75367 NY-72BR,1BA$1.41
11 West St - Student Only Housing1 Bedroom (in a 4 Bedroom unit)1BR,1BA$1.04

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Oneonta Overview

The apartments in Oneonta, NY, can be the ideal place to call home. This city in New York is smaller, with about 12,700 people calling it home, but it feels like a modern community offering a traditional suburban feel. There are a lot of reasons to call it home, including the wide range of local restaurants, parks, shops, and bars. It is noted as a friendly community with a bit of a small town vibe (even though it’s quite modern in its offerings) and an arts scene. With two colleges in the area, Oneonta offers great access to higher education.

Why live in Oneonta, NY?

Oneonta has much to offer, including easy access to two college campuses and a wide range of restaurants, parks, and shops. The downtown area is a beautiful location with numerous architecturally beautiful spaces, and on the weekends, this is the place to be for nightlife. The city is notable for other reasons as well, including a strong school system and a wide range of green spaces, including areas for hiking and biking, sports complexes, and natural, open green areas. While it’s over an hour away from Albany, some people do live here and commute into the region for a variety of reasons. For many, the area’s natural beauty also makes it a highly desirable place to call home, especially for those that do not want to live in the urban jungle that surrounds the region. 

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