Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Syracuse Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $400 (19 Rentals)

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Faith & Hope Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Faith & Hope Manor

648 W Onondaga StSyracuse, NY 13204
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127 South Ave
Studio Apartments

127 South Ave

127 South AveSyracuse, NY 13204
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Clinton Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clinton Plaza

550 S Clinton StSyracuse, NY 13202
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1221 E Genesee St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1221 E Genesee St

1221 E Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13210
Student Housing
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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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502 University Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

502 University Apartments

502 University AveSyracuse, NY 13210
Student Housing
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Southwest Syracuse, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

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 Carriage House priced from $950. Corbett Corner has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Southwest Syracuse apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carriage HouseSmall 1 BR1BR,1BA$950
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Centennial Gardens1 Bdrm 1Ba1BR,1BA$1,075
The Tallman BlockStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
The Summit Apartments1x1 M1BR,1BA$1,250

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Syracuse, NY

As of June 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Syracuse area is the $1.65 price per square foot 2 Bedrooms + 2 Bathrooms Model at Icon Tower in the in the University Hill neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Southwest Syracuse apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Symphony Place starting at $2,310 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Elmwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southwest Syracuse apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Icon Tower2 Bedrooms + 2 Bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.65
Symphony Place2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.62
Deys Plaza Apartments2BR 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.85
Pike Block2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.62
Theory SyracuseC13BR,3BA$0.92
The 2142 Bd/ 1ba2BR,1BA$1.60
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
The 505 on Walnut (new)The Landmark2BR,2BA$2.45
Carriage HouseSmall 1 BR1BR,1BA$1.83
The Tallman BlockStudioStudio ,1BA$2.51

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Central Syracuse, NY. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, features that make it easier to raise kids, proximity to transit, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,617.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southwest Syracuse?

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Syracuse is Carriage House which is listed at $950, 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 82 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 $1,530 which is $6,715 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Syracuse.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Your Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Syracuse, NY

Written by: Jessica Mousseau

Hey! Jessica here, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Syracuse, New York.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.