Cheap Apartments for Rent in Utica, NY from $500 (26 Rentals)

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1651 Howard Ave

UticaNY13501

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Sunrise Apartment
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Sunrise Apartment

1911-1925 Sunset AveUtica, NY 13502
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Genesee Tower
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Genesee Tower

110 Genesee StUtica, NY 13502
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Six Nations Square
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Six Nations Square

607 Jay StUtica, NY 13501
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Parkedge Townhouses
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Parkedge Townhouses

544 Deborah DrUtica, NY 13502
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Garden Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Garden Apartments

1427 Oneida StUtica, NY 13501
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Cedar Ridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Ridge

245 Main StNew York Mills, NY 13417
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Wedgewood Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wedgewood Apartments

150 Genesee StNew Hartford, NY 13413
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Utica, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Utica, NY

Pricing Updated: 09/20/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Utica, NY area range in price from $850 to $3,500 with an overall median price of $1,828. The three Utica neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Utica at $950, East Utica at $850, and Cornhill at $950. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Utica Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Utica$1,350$9503
East Utica$1,500$85011
Cornhill$1,600$9507
Adrian Terrace$2,000$850113
West Utica$2,050$850101
Downtown Utica$2,100$90016
North Utica$2,200$850109

Cheapest Available Utica Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Utica, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 208 Jefferson Ave in the Adrian Terrace neighborhood priced from $850. Lofts at Globe Mill in the Adrian Terrace neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $904. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Utica apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
208 Jefferson Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$850
Lofts at Globe Mill2 Bed 1 Bath A2BR,1BA$904
Utica Steam Cotton BuildingStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Hartford Mills ApartmentsFloor Plan 62BR,1BA$1,450
The M Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,550
Hotel St Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,550
New Hartford Square Senior Apartments2-BEDROOM2BR,1BA$1,875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Utica, NY

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Utica area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2BR/2.0BA Model at Rathbun Lofts in the in the Adrian Terrace neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Utica apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Hotel St Apartments starting at $2,100 with a $1.88 price per square foot in the Adrian Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Utica apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Rathbun Lofts2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.30
Hotel St Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.88
Deerfield PlaceHorizon1BR,1BA$2.06
109 Hawthorne Ave, Unit 2d Floor109 Hawthorne Ave3BR,1BA$1.18
1510 Lenox Ave, Unit 15101510 Lenox Ave3BR,1BA$1.20
Hartford Mills ApartmentsFloor Plan 62BR,1BA$1.71
New Hartford Square Senior Apartments2-BEDROOM2BR,1BA$2.27
14 Rosemary St, Unit Upstairs Left14 Rosemary St1BR,1BA$1.30
208 Jefferson Ave1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.31
Lofts at Globe Mill1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1.49

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Utica Overview

If you are looking for a beautiful place to live in the northeastern United States, then consider living in Utica, NY. Utica, NY is the county seat of Oneida County in NY State. The city is the tenth most populated city in NY. It sits on the Mohawk River and is located at the foot of the Adirondack Mountains. Furthermore, Utica, NY is a gorgeous place for those who like the outdoors. The city is relatively isolated from some of the other cities in the local area including Albany, Syracuse, and NYC, all of which are between 60 and 240 miles away, respectively. If you are looking for apartments in Utica, NY, then take a few minutes to learn more about this city. Then, rely on us to help you find your next Utica apartment.

Why live in Utica, NY?

Utica makes a great place to live. Finding a Utica apartment that fits your lifestyle can be a lot of fun with plenty of options.

Utica, NY
Population: 60,100

Ranked #628

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around Utica, NY

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Utica Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Utica?

The cheapest apartment in Utica is 208 Jefferson Ave which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Utica costs $1,828.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Utica?

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 21 regular apartments in Utica that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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