Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $400 (39 Rentals)

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615 W Onondaga St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

615 W Onondaga St

615 W Onondaga StSyracuse, NY 13204
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The Griffin
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Griffin

101 E Lafayette AveSyracuse, NY 13205
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679 W Onondaga St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

679 W Onondaga St

679 W Onondaga StSyracuse, NY 13204
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231 Cannon St
5 Bedroom Apartments

231 Cannon St

231 Cannon StSyracuse, NY 13205
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202 Elk St
5 Bedroom Apartments

202 Elk St

202 Elk StSyracuse, NY 13205

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257 Furman St
1 Bedroom Apartments

257 Furman St

257 Furman StSyracuse, NY 13205
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1016 Bellevue Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1016 Bellevue Ave

1016 Bellevue AveSyracuse, NY 13204
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114-116 Fage Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

114-116 Fage Ave

114-116 Fage AveSyracuse, NY 13205
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664 W Onondaga St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

664 W Onondaga St

664 W Onondaga StSyracuse, NY 13204
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104 Stinard
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

104 Stinard

104 StinardSyracuse, NY 13207
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100 Beard Pl
2 Bedroom Apartments

100 Beard Pl

100 Beard PlSyracuse, NY 13205
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225 Marguerite St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

225 Marguerite St

225 Marguerite StSyracuse, NY 13207
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245 W Castle St
Studio Apartments

245 W Castle St

245 W Castle StSyracuse, NY 13205
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219 Onondaga Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

219 Onondaga Ave

219 Onondaga AveSyracuse, NY 13207

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360 W Onondaga St
1 Bedroom Apartments

360 W Onondaga St

360 W Onondaga StSyracuse, NY 13202
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260 Fitch St
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

260 Fitch St

260 Fitch StSyracuse, NY 13204
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806 South Ave
Studio Apartments

806 South Ave

806 South AveSyracuse, NY 13207
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114 Holland St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

114 Holland St

114 Holland StSyracuse, NY 13204
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Ashley Arms
Studio Apartments

Ashley Arms

1818 S Salina StSyracuse, NY 13205
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The Chimes Building
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Chimes Building

500 S Salina StSyracuse, NY 13202
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127 South Ave
Studio Apartments

127 South Ave

127 South AveSyracuse, NY 13204
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The Huntley
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Huntley

409 Stolp AveSyracuse, NY 13207
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567 Valley Dr
Studio Apartments

567 Valley Dr

567 Valley DrSyracuse, NY 13207
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Roxy
Studio Apartments

Roxy

723 W Onondaga StSyracuse, NY 13204
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118 W Castle St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

118 W Castle St

118 W Castle StSyracuse, NY 13205
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McKinney Manor
Studio Apartments

McKinney Manor

301-311 Taylor StSyracuse, NY 13202
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103 E Kennedy St
1 Bedroom Apartments

103 E Kennedy St

103 E Kennedy StSyracuse, NY 13205
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Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside area of Syracuse, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Centennial Gardens priced from $1,075. The Harrison Building has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,617. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Centennial Gardens1 Bdrm 1Ba1BR,1BA$1,075
The Harrison BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$1,617
Symphony PlaceSymphony Place - 1 Bed/1 Bath - 753 Sq Ft WAITLIST1BR,1BA$1,650
Campus West1x11BR,1BA$1,950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, NY

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $2.24 price per square foot Symphony Place - 1 Bed/1 Bath - 871 Sq Ft-WAITLIST Model at Symphony Place in the in the Elmwood neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the Studio Model at The Harrison Building starting at $1,617 with a $3.05 price per square foot in the Elmwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Symphony PlaceSymphony Place - 1 Bed/1 Bath - 871 Sq Ft-WAITLIST1BR,1BA$2.24
The Harrison BuildingStudioStudio ,1BA$3.05
Centennial Gardens1 Bdrm 1Ba1BR,1BA$2.69
Campus WeststudioStudio ,1BA$4.68

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southside is under $1,950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside?

The cheapest apartment in Southside is Centennial Gardens which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Southside costs $2,100.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southside?

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 4 regular apartments in Southside 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 Southside?

Cheap apartments in Southside have an average cost of $528 which is $1,572 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.

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