
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Elmwood Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $400 (9 Rentals)
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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 |
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Elmwood Studio Apartments | $1,579 | $855 | $3,400 |
Elmwood 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $930 | $2,900 |
Elmwood 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,558 | $975 | $4,042 |
Elmwood 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,758 | $699 | $4,500 |
Elmwood 4 Bedroom Apartments | $849 | $799 | $899 |
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Cheapest Available Elmwood Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Elmwood area of Syracuse, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at Victory at Syracuse priced from $900. Nob Hill has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $930. Here are the most affordable Elmwood apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Victory at Syracuse | 4BR/1BA | 4BR,1BA | $900 |
Nob Hill | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $930 |
Classic American | Belle | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Elmwood, NY
As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Elmwood area is the $1.53 price per square foot A Model at Butternut Commons Luxury Apartments in the in the Elmwood neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Elmwood apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Nob Hill starting at $1,595 with a $1.30 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. |
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Butternut Commons Luxury Apartments | A | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
Nob Hill | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.30 |
311 Warner Ave, Unit 311 Warner Ave | 311 Warner Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Symphony Place | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
1624 W Onondaga St, Unit Upper west unit | 1624 W Onondaga St | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
4907 Grolier Rd, Unit 4 | 4907 Grolier Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.66 |
The Uncommon Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Clarendon Heights | 1 Bed/1 Bath w. Den @ 775 Sq. Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
Classic American | Belle | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Valley Manor Apartments | Renovated Regular Model | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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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 $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Elmwood?
The cheapest apartment in Elmwood is Nob Hill which is listed at $930, while the average apartment in Elmwood costs $1,710.
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 16 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 $553 which is $1,157 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Elmwood.
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