Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southwest Syracuse Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $400 (9 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
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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 $900. Jefferson Tower has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Southwest Syracuse apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carriage HouseStudio W/DenStudio,1BA$900
Jefferson TowerJefferson Tower Small StudioStudio,1BA$925
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southwest Syracuse, NY

As of March 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southwest Syracuse area is the $1.85 price per square foot 2BR 1.5BA Model at Deys Plaza Apartments in the in the University Hill neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Southwest Syracuse apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Whitney Lofts starting at $1,800 with a $1.84 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Deys Plaza Apartments2BR 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.85
Whitney Lofts1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.84
Theory SyracuseB12BR,2BA$1.75
Symphony PlaceSymphony Place - 1 Bed/1 Bath - 871 Sq Ft1BR,1BA$2.24
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
The 2141 Bed / 1 Ba1BR,1BA$1.81
502 University Apartments1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$1.50
Icon Tower1 Bedroom + 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2.08
Jefferson TowerJefferson Tower Small StudioStudio ,1BA$1.95
Carriage HouseStudio W/DenStudio ,1BA$2.12

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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 $1,475.

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

The cheapest apartment in Southwest Syracuse is Corbett Corner which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Southwest Syracuse costs $8,195.

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 114 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 $2,201 which is $5,994 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southwest Syracuse.

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