
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westcott Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $500 (90 Rentals)
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814 Maryland Ave

812 Maryland Ave

300 Allen St

812 Maryland Ave

108 Dell St

123 Dell St

Carriage House

509 Columbus Ave

107 Dell St
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715 S Beech St

430 Westcott St

113 Comstock Pl

Hawley Green

1702 E Fayette St

134 Bassett St

546 Columbus Ave

107 Bristol Pl

513 Columbus Ave

129 Dell St
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412 Cherry St

117 Concord Pl

713 S Beech St

418 Cherry St

1264 Westcott St

112 Dell St

417 Cherry St

1270 Westcott St

120 Dell St
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Total Monthly Price
1003 E Fayette St

403 Roosevelt Ave

1526 E Genesee St

401 Roosevelt Ave

1436 E Genesee St

107 Comstock Ave

Regency Tower

1316 E Genesee St

1009 Madison St
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909-911 Ackerman Ave, Unit 911 Ackerman

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Paul Apartment Homes

107 Ostrom Ave

448 Columbus Ave

446 Columbus Ave

131 Houston Ave

556 Columbus Ave

558 Columbus Ave

Total Monthly Price
309 Columbus Ave, Unit 4
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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 | $1,259 | $750 | $1,950 |
| Westcott 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,380 | $750 | $2,200 |
| Westcott 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,477 | $1,140 | $3,498 |
| Westcott 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,759 | $1,129 | $2,700 |
| Westcott 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,472 | $700 | $6,636 |
| Westcott 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,463 | $700 | $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 Studio unit found at 300 Allen St priced from $750. Carriage House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable Westcott apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 Allen St | 3 | Studio,1BA | $750 |
| Carriage House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| Victory at Syracuse | 3BR/1.5BA | 3BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| Hawley Green | STUDIO/1BA | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
| Arbor Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| Regency Tower | renovated 1st flr | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| 1009 Madison St | 1 Bd/ 1 Ba Utilities Included | 1BR,1BA | $1,445 |
| Paul Apartment Homes | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westcott, NY
As of September 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westcott area is the $1.59 price per square foot 137 Lexington Ave Model at 137 Lexington Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Meadowbrook neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Westcott apartment is the 1524 E Genesee St Model at 1524 E Genesee St, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $1.61 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 137 Lexington Ave, Unit 1 | 137 Lexington Ave | 5BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| 1524 E Genesee St, Unit 1 | 1524 E Genesee St | 5BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| 216 Westcott Co-Living | 2nd Floor | 6BR,1.5BA | $0.57 |
| 1322 Madison St | 1322 Madison St | 4BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 205 Roosevelt Ave, Unit 205 Roosevelt Ave | 205 Roosevelt Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 420 Westcott St, Unit 1 | 420 Westcott St | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| 141 Lexington Ave | 141 Lexington Ave | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.76 |
| Arbor Heights Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.43 |
| Hawley Green | Studio / 1 Bath unit 6 | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
| 300 Allen St | 3 | Studio ,1BA | $1.36 |
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Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,500.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westcott?
The cheapest apartment in Westcott is 300 Allen St which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Westcott costs $1,410.
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 99 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 $682 which is $728 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westcott.
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