Cheap Homes for Rent in Onondaga County, NY from $500 (36 Rentals)

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property at 131 Dell St

$550 - $600

3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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131 Dell 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

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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

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229 Kellogg St

SyracuseNY13204

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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. Thurber Apartments in the Elmwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. 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
Thurber ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$850
Carriage HouseStudioStudio,1BA$945
Courtyard at James1 Bedroom-Waitlist1BR,1BA$946
JJN Properties at Polk StreetStudiosStudio,1BA$950
1741 W Onondaga StStudio/1BAStudio,1BA$950
Ridgewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$960
Grant VillageSquire1BR,1BA$975
Lifestyle Apartments at SyracuseThe Gardens Studio (All Utilities Included)Studio,1BA$1,000
Nob Hill ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Onondaga County, NY

As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Onondaga County area is the $1.20 price per square foot 305 N Lowell Ave Model at 305 N Lowell Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Far Westside neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Onondaga County apartment is the 300 Broad St Model at 300 Broad St, Unit 300 Broad St starting at $1,950 with a $1.30 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.
305 N Lowell Ave, Unit 2305 N Lowell Ave3BR,1BA$1.20
300 Broad St, Unit 300 Broad St300 Broad St3BR,1BA$1.30
200 Craton St, Unit Floor 2200 Craton St2BR,1BA$1.18
Waterbury Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Theory SyracuseC13BR,3BA$0.92
Classic AmericanRockaway2BR,1BA$0.96
Highbridge CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.36
belleview apartment2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
2226 Court St, Unit 62226 Court St2BR,1BA$1.17
120 Crippen PlCrippen2BR,1BA$1.28

Frequently Asked Questions about Onondaga County

What type of rentals are currently available in Onondaga County?

There are currently 1164 Apartments for Rent in Onondaga County, NY with pricing that ranges from $628 to $8,295. There are also 183 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 $2,416.

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 $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $700.

Expert Rental Resources

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