
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Syracuse Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $400 (8 Rentals)
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Southwest Syracuse, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southwest Syracuse?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Southwest Syracuse Studio Apartments | $1,497 | $890 | $1,830 |
Southwest Syracuse 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,628 | $905 | $2,500 |
Southwest Syracuse 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,737 | $999 | $3,398 |
Southwest Syracuse 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,423 | $1,300 | $1,700 |
Southwest Syracuse 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,159 | $899 | $6,596 |
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Cheapest Available Southwest Syracuse Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southwest Syracuse area of Syracuse, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Centennial Gardens priced from $1,075. 502 University Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Southwest Syracuse apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Centennial Gardens | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
502 University Apartments | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Commonspace | CS Warren- Unfurnished Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,271 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Syracuse, NY
As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Syracuse area is the $1.45 price per square foot 2BR 1.5BA Model at Deys Plaza Apartments in the in the University Hill neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Southwest Syracuse apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Whitney Lofts starting at $2,500 with a $1.73 price per square foot in the University Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Syracuse apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Deys Plaza Apartments | 2BR 1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
Whitney Lofts | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.73 |
205 E Jefferson | 2 bd/ 2 ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
311 Warner Ave, Unit 311 Warner Ave | 311 Warner Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.44 |
Symphony Place | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
502 University Apartments | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
The Uncommon Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Fayette Place | Suite | 1BR,1BA | $1.94 |
Addis Building | 302 | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
514 Walnut Ave | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southwest Syracuse Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southwest Syracuse?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southwest Syracuse is under $1,750.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Syracuse?
The cheapest apartment in Southwest Syracuse is Centennial Gardens which is listed at $1,075, while the average apartment in Southwest Syracuse costs $8,245.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southwest Syracuse?
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 36 regular apartments in Southwest Syracuse 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 Southwest Syracuse?
Cheap apartments in Southwest Syracuse have an average cost of $2,199 which is $6,046 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Syracuse.
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