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property at 131 Dell St

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SyracuseNY13210

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SyracuseNY13208

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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 Hidden Valley Apartments in the Elmwood neighborhood priced from $815. Brownstone Luxury Studio Apartments in the Near Westside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Onondaga County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hidden Valley ApartmentsHIDDEN VALLEY *Small Studio* Taking Applicatio...Studio,1BA$815
Brownstone Luxury Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$845
Thurber ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$865
Grant VillageSquire1BR,1BA$895
Victory at Syracuse4BR/1BA4BR,1BA$900
Carriage HouseStudioStudio,1BA$920
Nob Hill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$930
Jefferson TowerJefferson Tower Large StudioStudio,1BA$950
JJN Properties at Polk StreetStudiosStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Onondaga County, NY

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Onondaga County area is the $1.15 price per square foot Unit 3 - Vineyard Model at Northwood Patio Homes in the starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Onondaga County apartment is the 709 Highland St Model at 709 Highland St, Unit 709 starting at $1,200 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Near Northeast 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.
Northwood Patio HomesUnit 3 - Vineyard3BR,2.5BA$1.15
709 Highland St, Unit 709709 Highland St3BR,1BA$0.55
University Village Apartments on Colvin4X44BR,4BA$0.54
Franklin View Terrace2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.07
4816 S Salina St, Unit 14816 S Salina St2BR,1BA$1.10
Brentwood Village ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.25
Fayetteville Pines Townhouses3 Bed/1 Bath Utilities Included3BR,1BA$1.25
702 Catherine St, Unit Apt#3702 Catherine St4BR,1BA$1.29
508 Boyden St, Unit 2508 Boyden St3BR,1BA$1.28
122 Meredith Ave, Unit 3122 Meredith Ave1BR,1BA$1.25

Frequently Asked Questions about Onondaga County

What type of rentals are currently available in Onondaga County?

There are currently 1209 Apartments for Rent in Onondaga County, NY with pricing that ranges from $584 to $9,900. There are also 189 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Onondaga County ranging from $500 to $7,500.

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 $7,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,075.

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 $9,900, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $600 to $7,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $824.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Throughout the day, think about all the times that you have to pay for something. So many of us reach automatically for a credit card or even our phone for a quick payment.