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

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

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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 311 Comstock Ave
$1,250

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,250

Total Monthly Price$1,250
6 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available May 20, 2027
Furnished

311 Comstock Ave

SyracuseNY13210

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property at 229 Kellogg St
$1,300

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,300

Total Monthly Price$1,300
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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229 Kellogg St

SyracuseNY13204
property at 202 Trump St
$1,350

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,350
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Luxury

202 Trump St, Unit Upper

202 Trump St
SyracuseNY13209
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property at 7598 Ashlind Cir
$1,400

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,400

Total Monthly Price$1,400
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

7598 Ashlind Cir

ManliusNY13104
property at 201 W Main St
$1,150 - $1,400
1 Bedroom Rentals
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201 W Main St

ElbridgeNY13060
property at 210-12 S Wilbur Ave
$1,450

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,450

Total Monthly Price$1,450
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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210-12 S Wilbur Ave, Unit 2nd Floor

210-12 S Wilbur Ave
SyracuseNY13204
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Best Value Homes for Rent in Onondaga County, NY

As of September 22, 2026 the best value rental home in the Onondaga County area is the $0.14 price per square foot 812 Maryland Ave Model at 812 Maryland Ave in the Meadowbrook neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Onondaga County rental home is the 4892 MacGregor Ln Model at 4892 MacGregor Ln in the Elmwood neighborhood starting at $3,800 with a $1.18 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Onondaga County homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
812 Maryland Ave812 Maryland Ave4BR, 1BA$0.14
4892 MacGregor Ln4892 MacGregor Ln4BR, 3BA$1.18
4298 Fay Rd4298 Fay Rd4BR, 1BA$1.06
413 Westcott St413 Westcott St5BR, 2BA$0.25
1607 W Genesee St1607 W Genesee St4BR, 1.5BA$1.18
229 Kellogg St229 Kellogg St2BR, 1BA$0.64
751 Allen St751 Allen St1BR, 1BA$0.83
202 Stafford Ave202 Stafford Ave2BR, 1BA$0.92
339 W Calthrop Ave339 W Calthrop Ave4BR, 1.5BA$0.99
733 E Laurel St733 E Laurel St5BR, 1BA$1.15

Frequently Asked Questions about Onondaga County

What type of rentals are currently available in Onondaga County?

There are currently 1225 Apartments for Rent in Onondaga County, NY with pricing that ranges from $628 to $8,295. There are also 195 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 $2,466.

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 $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $699.

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