Cheap Homes for Rent in Onondaga County, NY from $500 (33 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Onondaga County.

property at 131 Dell St

$550 - $600

3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

131 Dell St

SyracuseNY13210

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property at 822 Westcott St

$450 - $1,200

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

822 Westcott St

SyracuseNY13210

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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property at 229 Kellogg St

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Now

229 Kellogg St

SyracuseNY13204
property at 322 Shuart Ave

$1,300 - $1,400

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

322 Shuart Ave

SyracuseNY13203

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Cheapest Available Onondaga County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Onondaga County, NY is a Studio unit found at Brownstone Luxury Studio Apartments in the Near Westside neighborhood priced from $845. Maplewood Apartment Homes in the Meadowbrook neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Onondaga County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brownstone Luxury Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$845
Maplewood Apartment HomesLuxury 1 Bed/1 Bath @ 485 Sq. Ft.1BR,1BA$870
Hidden Valley ApartmentsHIDDEN VALLEY *Large Studio* Taking Applicatio...Studio,1BA$895
Courtyard at James1 Bedroom-Waitlist1BR,1BA$900
Victory at Syracuse4BR/1BA4BR,1BA$900
Thurber ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$920
Cedarwood CrossingsRed Coach - StudioStudio,1BA$925
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Carriage HouseSmall 1 BR1BR,1BA$950
JJN Properties at Polk StreetStudiosStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Onondaga County, NY

As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Onondaga County area is the $0.46 price per square foot 600 Bellevue Ave Model at 600 Bellevue Ave, Unit Unit 2 in the in the Elmwood neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Onondaga County apartment is the 243 Nichols Ave Model at 243 Nichols Ave, Unit 243 Nichols Ave starting at $2,400 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Meadowbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Onondaga County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
600 Bellevue Ave, Unit Unit 2600 Bellevue Ave3BR,1BA$0.46
243 Nichols Ave, Unit 243 Nichols Ave243 Nichols Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.03
Waterbury Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Theory SyracuseC13BR,3BA$0.92
126 Woodruff Ave, Unit 2126 Woodruff Ave3BR,1BA$1.40
Classic AmericanRockaway2BR,1BA$0.92
Hiawatha HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
1741 W Onondaga St1 BR/1BA B92BR,1BA$1.32
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Kasson PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37

Frequently Asked Questions about Onondaga County

What type of rentals are currently available in Onondaga County?

There are currently 1193 Apartments for Rent in Onondaga County, NY with pricing that ranges from $628 to $8,295. There are also 189 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Onondaga County ranging from $500 to $12,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Onondaga County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Onondaga County ranges from $500 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,387.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Onondaga County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Onondaga County range from $699 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $600 to $10,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $847.

Expert Rental Resources

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