Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oneonta, NY from $700 (4 Rentals)

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11 West St
4 Bedroom Apartments

11 West St

11 West 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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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oneonta, NY

As of September 14, 2025 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 B in the starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Oneonta apartment is the 11 Pine St Model at 11 Pine St, Unit 11 Pine starting at $1,550 with a $1.29 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 B70 East St3BR,2BA$1.50
11 Pine St, Unit 11 Pine11 Pine St2BR,1BA$1.29
Hillside CommonsChesapeake3BR,3BA$0.84
84 Center St, Unit 584 Center StStudio ,1BA$1.28
44 Clinton St, Unit B44 Clinton St3BR,1BA$1.00
6030 NY-23, Unit SS1036030 NY-231BR,1BA$2.49
11 Spring St, Unit #411 Spring St1BR,1BA$2.49

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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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Getting Around Oneonta, NY

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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