
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $400 (28 Rentals)
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Hidden Valley Apartments

Thurber Apartments

Carriage House

255 W Brighton Ave, Unit Duplicate of 1

Nob Hill Apartments

Centennial Gardens
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Classic American

255 W Brighton Ave

1741 W Onondaga St

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Valley Manor Apartments

The Ikon

High Acres Apartments and Townhomes
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Faith & Hope Manor

Almus Olver Towers

127 South Ave

201 N Hughes Pl

Gilded Sparrows Nest Apartments LLC

Thurber Apartments

700 Jamesville Ave
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241 Lorraine Ave

614 Jamesville Ave

Victory at Syracuse

The Chimes Building

120 Crippen Pl

University Hill Townhouses

105 Merz Ave
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Elmwood, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Elmwood?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elmwood Studio Apartments | $1,240 | $860 | $1,950 |
| Elmwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,321 | $945 | $2,175 |
| Elmwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,567 | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Elmwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,616 | $699 | $1,925 |
| Elmwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,175 | $1,125 | $1,225 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Elmwood Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY.
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Cheapest Available Elmwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmwood area of Syracuse, NY is a Studio unit found at Hidden Valley Apartments priced from $895. Victory at Syracuse has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Elmwood apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley Apartments | HIDDEN VALLEY *Large Studio* Taking Applicatio... | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Victory at Syracuse | 4BR/1BA | 4BR,1BA | $900 |
| Thurber Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| Carriage House | Small 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Nob Hill Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Centennial Gardens | 1 Bdrm 1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| Classic American | Rockaway | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| The Ikon | Studio /1 Bath | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| The Summit Apartments | 1x1 M | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| 1741 W Onondaga St | 1 BR/1BA B9 | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, NY
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Elmwood area is the $0.46 price per square foot 600 Bellevue Ave Model at 600 Bellevue Ave, Unit Unit 2 in the in the Elmwood neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Elmwood apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Symphony Place starting at $2,310 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Elmwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Elmwood apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600 Bellevue Ave, Unit Unit 2 | 600 Bellevue Ave | 3BR,1BA | $0.46 |
| Symphony Place | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Classic American | Rockaway | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 1741 W Onondaga St | 1 BR/1BA B9 | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Newbury Apartment Homes | 2 Bd Luxury | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| Nob Hill Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
| The Meadows Apartment Homes | One Bedroom- 785 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $1.65 |
| Thurber Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| High Acres Apartments and Townhomes | One Bedroom-608 sqft | 1BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Carriage House | Small 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Elmwood Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Elmwood?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Elmwood is under $1,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmwood?
The cheapest apartment in Elmwood is Hidden Valley Apartments which is listed at $945, while the average apartment in Elmwood costs $1,800.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Elmwood?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 32 regular apartments in Elmwood that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Elmwood?
Cheap apartments in Elmwood have an average cost of $631 which is $1,169 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmwood.
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