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

1741 W Onondaga St

615 W Onondaga St

The Griffin

2929-2935 S Salina St

679 W Onondaga St

231 Cannon St

202 Elk St
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257 Furman St

1016 Bellevue Ave

114-116 Fage Ave

664 W Onondaga St

104 Stinard

100 Beard Pl

225 Marguerite St

245 W Castle St

219 Onondaga Ave
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360 W Onondaga St

352 W Onondaga St

260 Fitch St

115-131 1/12 Shonnard St

806 South Ave

114 Holland St

Ashley Arms

201-203 W Brighton Ave

The Chimes Building
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127 South Ave

The Huntley

567 Valley Dr

Roxy

322-360 Seymour St

634-650 1/2 Gifford St

Benderson Heights

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118 W Castle St
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103 E Kennedy St
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 | $1,735 | $1,617 | $1,925 |
| Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,815 | $1,075 | $2,310 |
| Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,962 | $1,195 | $2,700 |
| Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,456 | $1,275 | $1,700 |
| Southside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,249 | $899 | $1,800 |
| Southside 5 Bedroom Apartments | $2,100 | $2,100 | $2,100 |
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There are currently 39 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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Gardens | 1 Bdrm 1Ba | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| The Harrison Building | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,617 |
| 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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Symphony Place | Symphony Place - 1 Bed/1 Bath - 871 Sq Ft-WAITLIST | 1BR,1BA | $2.24 |
| The Harrison Building | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.05 |
| 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 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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