Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Syracuse Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $400 (15 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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Almus Olver Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Almus Olver Towers

300 Burt StSyracuse, NY 13202
Senior Living
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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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Paul Apartment Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paul Apartment Homes

1114 E Genesee StSyracuse, 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 Studio unit found at Carriage House priced from $945. Centennial Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,075. Here are the most affordable Southwest Syracuse apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carriage HouseStudio W/DenStudio,1BA$945
Centennial Gardens1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,075
502 University Apartments1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$1,200
900 East Fayette Group, LLC1 bed 1bath1BR,1BA$1,400
CommonspaceCS Warren- Furnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Syracuse, NY

As of October 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southwest Syracuse area is the $1.40 price per square foot Type 11 Model at Merchants Commons in the in the University Hill neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value Southwest Syracuse apartment is the 1005 E Colvin St Model at 1005 E Colvin St, Unit Apt 1 starting at $3,125 with a $2.08 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.
Merchants CommonsType 112BR,1BA$1.40
1005 E Colvin St, Unit Apt 11005 E Colvin St5BR,2BA$2.08
Hudson Lofts2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.68
317 W Fayette St, Unit 2317 W Fayette St2BR,2BA$1.68
The Wood Building2 bd/ 2 ba2BR,2BA$1.64
Whitney Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.71
900 East Fayette Group, LLC2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.00
Pike Block2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.77
502 University Apartments1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$1.50
Fayette Place Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.89

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southwest Syracuse, Syracuse, NY

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Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 $1,600.

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 $8,145.

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 306 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 $1,733 which is $6,412 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Syracuse.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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