
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westcott Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $500 (30 Rentals)
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1900 E Genesee St

1828 E Genesee St, Unit 1 Unit Available, Unit 1 Unit Available

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1211 Madison St

Carriage House

Hawley Green

330-332 Green St
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1108 Madison St, Unit Studio

620-22 Fellows Ave

Maplewood Apartment Homes

231 Miles Ave

133-35 Roosevelt Ave

807 Hawley Ave

907 Ackerman Ave
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Ross Towers

Brick School Terrace

931 Westcott St

905 Ackerman Ave

131 Dell St

VanKeuren Square

826 Maryland Ave
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Hawley Hill - Eastwood

Elm Street Complex

Victory at Syracuse

Roosevelt Suites

1221 E Genesee St

Paul Apartment Homes

1107 E Genesee St
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502 University Apartments

822 Westcott St
Westcott, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Westcott?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westcott Studio Apartments | $1,389 | $950 | $1,925 |
| Westcott 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $650 | $2,125 |
| Westcott 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,635 | $1,120 | $3,498 |
| Westcott 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,846 | $1,209 | $2,850 |
| Westcott 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,445 | $899 | $6,636 |
| Westcott 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,423 | $2,500 | $8,295 |
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Cheapest Available Westcott Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westcott area of Syracuse, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at Victory at Syracuse priced from $900. Carriage House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable Westcott apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victory at Syracuse | 4BR/1BA | 4BR,1BA | $900 |
| Carriage House | Small 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Hawley Green | Studio/1 Bath 15 | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| Arbor Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| Commodore Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
| Regency Tower | renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,495 |
| 1009 Madison St | 1 Bd/ 1 Ba Utilities Included | 1BR,1BA | $1,595 |
| 514 Walnut Ave | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| Maplewood Apartment Homes | Elite 2 Bed/1 Bath @ 755 Sq. Ft. | 2BR,1BA | $1,850 |
| Campus West | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westcott, NY
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westcott area is the $1.81 price per square foot 702 Lancaster Ave Model at 702 Lancaster Ave in the in the Meadowbrook neighborhood starting from $2,850. The second greatest value Westcott apartment is the C1 Model at Theory Syracuse starting at $1,209 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Meadowbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westcott apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 702 Lancaster Ave | 702 Lancaster Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| Theory Syracuse | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.98 |
| Regency Tower | renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 2411 E Genesee St | 2411 E Genesee St | 3BR,2BA | $2.10 |
| Arbor Heights Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.43 |
| Commodore Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Maplewood Apartment Homes | Elite 2 Bed/1 Bath @ 755 Sq. Ft. | 2BR,1BA | $2.45 |
| 1009 Madison St | 1 Bd/ 1 Ba Utilities Included | 1BR,1BA | $2.28 |
| Hawley Green | Studio/1 Bath 15 | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
| Carriage House | Small 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westcott Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Westcott?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westcott is under $1,950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westcott?
The cheapest apartment in Westcott is Carriage House which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Westcott costs $2,850.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westcott?
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 73 regular apartments in Westcott 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 Westcott?
Cheap apartments in Westcott have an average cost of $1,024 which is $1,826 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westcott.
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