
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Panama, NY from $400 (43 Rentals)
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Drake Village Apartments

Ellicott Oaks Apartments

Park Row Apartments

Wellman Building

The Bowie Apartments

Colonial Apartments

The Meadows
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Laurel Springs Apartments

South Shore Apartments

716 Sassafras Apartments

509 Dunn Blvd

Northview Heights Apartments

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The Reserve at Millcreek

Winchester Apartments & Townhomes

Lovell Place
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30 Water St

Alpine Village Apartments

Cider Mill Apartments

Shadow Pines

Tanglewood Apartments

Arneman Place

Willow Commons Apartments

1906 Poplar St
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628 State St

211 Price St

Fairmount Hills Apartments

Plymouth Apartments

Springwood Apartments

440 E 23rd St

2402 East Ave

4065 W Ridge Rd
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626 E 23rd St

Lighthouse Apartments

407 E 13th St

2120 Parade St

703 Highland Ave

44 E Main St

3704 E Lake Rd

612 E 12th St
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Lincoln Woods

1106 E Lake Rd

1114 E 25th St
Panama, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Panama?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panama Studio Apartments | $889 | $750 | $1,055 |
| Panama 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,093 | $725 | $1,720 |
| Panama 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,497 | $680 | $2,680 |
| Panama 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,043 | $549 | $2,295 |
| Panama 4 Bedroom Apartments | $902 | $600 | $1,140 |
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Cheapest Available Panama Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Panama, NY is a 3 Beds unit found at Park Place Student Housing priced from $549. Drake Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $680. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Panama apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Place Student Housing | 3x1 | 3BR,1BA | $549 |
| Drake Village Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $680 |
| Park Row Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Wellman Building | Studio, 1 bath | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| The Bowie Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| Ellicott Oaks Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Meadows | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| Colonial Apartments | 1 Bedroom 2nd floor | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| 716 Sassafras Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| 509 Dunn Blvd | Spacious 2 Bed / 1.5 bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Panama, NY and Nearby
As of June 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Panama area is the $0.78 price per square foot The Nittany Model at Hudson Lofts in the starting from $1,070. The second greatest value Panama apartment is the Three Bedroom Townhome - B Model at Granite Ridge Apartments starting at $1,400 with a $1.08 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Panama apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hudson Lofts | The Nittany | 4BR,4BA | $0.78 |
| Granite Ridge Apartments | Three Bedroom Townhome - B | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| Arneman Place | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Ellicott Oaks Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| 509 Dunn Blvd | Spacious 2 Bed / 1.5 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Lovell Place | 1B1B | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| Wellman Building | Studio, 1 bath | Studio ,1BA | $1.00 |
| Colonial Apartments | 1 Bedroom 2nd floor | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| The Meadows | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
| Park Row Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Panama Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Panama?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Panama is at Wellman Building listed at $750.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Panama Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Panama Apartment is $750 at Park Row Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Panama Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Panama is starting from $680 at Drake Village Apartments.
What is the most affordable Panama Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Panama Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park Place Student Housing and starts from $549.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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