
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $400 (40 Rentals)
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Centennial Gardens

1741 W Onondaga St

Total Monthly Price
320 Rowland St

615 W Onondaga St

The Griffin

2929-2935 S Salina St

679 W Onondaga St
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231 Cannon St

202 Elk St

257 Furman St

1016 Bellevue Ave

114-116 Fage Ave

664 W Onondaga St

104 Stinard

100 Beard Pl
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225 Marguerite St

245 W Castle St

219 Onondaga Ave

360 W Onondaga St

352 W Onondaga St

260 Fitch St

115-131 1/12 Shonnard St

806 South Ave
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Ashley Arms

201-203 W Brighton Ave

114 Holland St

The Chimes Building

127 South Ave

The Huntley

567 Valley Dr

Roxy
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322-360 Seymour St

634-650 1/2 Gifford St

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118 W Castle St

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McKinney Manor

103 E Kennedy St
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Southside, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Studio Apartments | $1,875 | $1,775 | $1,925 |
| Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,815 | $1,075 | $2,125 |
| Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,917 | $1,150 | $2,700 |
| Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,559 | $1,300 | $1,800 |
| Southside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,249 | $899 | $1,500 |
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There are currently 40 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Southside Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY.
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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. 1741 W Onondaga St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Gardens | 1 Bdrm 1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| 1741 W Onondaga St | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Symphony Place | Symphony Place - 1 Bed/1 Bath - 753 Sq Ft WAITLIST | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Campus West | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, NY
As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $0.74 price per square foot 322 Rowland St Model at 322 Rowland St in the in the Elmwood neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the 320 Rowland St Model at 320 Rowland St starting at $1,500 with a $0.83 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 322 Rowland St | 322 Rowland St | 4BR,1BA | $0.74 |
| 320 Rowland St | 320 Rowland St | 4BR,1BA | $0.83 |
| Symphony Place | Symphony Place - 1 Bed/1 Bath - 871 Sq Ft | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| 1741 W Onondaga St | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Centennial Gardens | 1 Bdrm 1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| Campus West | studio | Studio ,1BA | $4.68 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Apartments
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 $896 which is $1,204 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.
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