
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westcott Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $500 (22 Rentals)
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Carriage House

Hawley Green

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1211 Madison St

231 Miles Ave

133-35 Roosevelt Ave

Ross Towers
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907 Ackerman Ave

Brick School Terrace

131 Dell St

905 Ackerman Ave

VanKeuren Square

826 Maryland Ave

916 Ackerman Ave
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Hawley Hill - Eastwood

Elm Street Complex

Victory at Syracuse

Roosevelt Suites

1221 E Genesee St

1107 E Genesee St

502 University Apartments
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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 | $1,303 | $945 | $2,225 |
| Westcott 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,533 | $945 | $2,175 |
| Westcott 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $1,140 | $3,498 |
| Westcott 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,843 | $1,129 | $3,300 |
| Westcott 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,401 | $600 | $6,636 |
| Westcott 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,423 | $2,500 | $8,295 |
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There are currently 22 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Westcott Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY.
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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 |
| Arbor Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| Maplewood Apartments | Elite 1 Bed/1 Bath @ 485 Sq. Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1,305 |
| Commodore Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,425 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westcott, NY
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Westcott area is the $0.25 price per square foot 931 Westcott St Model at 931 Westcott St in the in the Meadowbrook neighborhood starting from $600. The second greatest value Westcott apartment is the 139 Lexington Ave Model at 139 Lexington Ave, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $1.53 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 931 Westcott St | 931 Westcott St | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.25 |
| 139 Lexington Ave, Unit 1 | 139 Lexington Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| 1322 Madison St | 1322 Madison St | 4BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 420 Westcott St, Unit 1 | 420 Westcott St | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Theory Syracuse | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.92 |
| Regency Tower | renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 1436 E Genesee St | 1436 E Genesee St | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Arbor Heights Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.43 |
| Commodore Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 306 Vann St, Unit Clean 2 bedroom | 306 Vann St | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleWestcott, Syracuse, NY
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westcott Apartments
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 80 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 $1,047 which is $1,803 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westcott.
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