Cheap Homes for Rent in Onondaga County, NY from $500 (42 Rentals)

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property at 131 Dell St

$450 - $600

3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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131 Dell St

SyracuseNY13210
property at 1900 E Genesee St

$700

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$700
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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

1900 E Genesee St

SyracuseNY13210

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property at 822 Westcott St

$450 - $1,200

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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822 Westcott St

SyracuseNY13210
property at 229 Kellogg St

$1,300

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$1,300
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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229 Kellogg St

SyracuseNY13204

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property at 489 Idlewood Blvd

$1,550

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$1,550
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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489 Idlewood Blvd, Unit 489, Unit 489

489 Idlewood Blvd
BaldwinsvilleNY13027
property at 540 Teall Ave

$1,600

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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540 Teall Ave

SyracuseNY13206

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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. Hidden Valley Apartments in the Elmwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $860. 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
Hidden Valley Apartments0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$860
Courtyard at James1 Bedroom-Waitlist1BR,1BA$900
Victory at Syracuse4BR/1BA4BR,1BA$900
Thurber ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$920
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Carriage HouseSmall 1 BR1BR,1BA$950
JJN Properties at Polk StreetStudiosStudio,1BA$950
Manlius Academy1x1APMA1BR,1BA$953
Grant VillageSquire1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Onondaga County, NY

As of May 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Onondaga County area is the $0.60 price per square foot 4X4 Model at University Village Apartments on Colvin in the in the Meadowbrook neighborhood starting from $1,025. The second greatest value Onondaga County apartment is the Rose Model at Greenway Place starting at $1,675 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the University Hill 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.
University Village Apartments on Colvin4X44BR,4BA$0.60
Greenway PlaceRose3BR,2.5BA$1.24
Waterbury Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Theory SyracuseC13BR,3BA$0.98
Classic AmericanRockaway2BR,1BA$0.92
The Flats at Vann StreetApartment #22BR,1BA$1.25
7776 Thompson Rd, Unit Upper unit7776 Thompson Rd2BR,1BA$1.29
122 Meredith Ave, Unit 2122 Meredith Ave3BR,1BA$1.26
Candlewood Gardens2 Bedroom 1 Bath Large2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15

Frequently Asked Questions about Onondaga County

What type of rentals are currently available in Onondaga County?

There are currently 1186 Apartments for Rent in Onondaga County, NY with pricing that ranges from $628 to $8,295. There are also 157 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Onondaga County ranging from $500 to $10,000.

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 $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,544.

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 $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $899.

Expert Rental Resources

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