Cheap Apartments for Rent in East Syracuse, NY from $500 (42 Rentals)

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Brick School Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brick School Terrace

818 Salt Springs RdSyracuse, NY 13224
property at 131 Dell St

$550 - $600

3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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131 Dell St

SyracuseNY13210

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East Village Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

East Village Apartments

2828 James StSyracuse, NY 13206
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East Towne Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

East Towne Apartments

2913-2921 Burnet AveSyracuse, NY 13206
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Ellis Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Ellis Court

2600 James StSyracuse, NY 13206
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138 Polk Street
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

138 Polk Street

138 PolkSyracuse, NY 13224

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property at 822 Westcott St

$450 - $1,200

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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822 Westcott St

SyracuseNY13210
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Meadowbrook Apartments
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Meadowbrook Apartments

1701-1711 Meadowbrook DrSyracuse, NY 13224
  • Utilities Included

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East Syracuse, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Syracuse Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Syracuse, NY is a Studio unit found at JJN Properties at Polk Street in the Meadowbrook neighborhood priced from $950. Grant Village in the Sedgwick neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Syracuse apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
JJN Properties at Polk StreetStudiosStudio,1BA$950
Grant VillageSquire1BR,1BA$975
138 Polk Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Arbor Heights Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,245
Franklin Park ApartmentsFranklin Not upgraded-2Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300
Meadowbrook Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,300
1817 Burnet Ave - Utilities Included1 Bedroom w/ Utilities1BR,1BA$1,350
The Bradford1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Syracuse, NY

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Syracuse area is the $1.38 price per square foot 169 Shotwell Park Model at 169 Shotwell Park, Unit 169 shotwell park in the in the Meadowbrook neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value East Syracuse apartment is the 115 E Yates St Model at 115 E Yates St, Unit 1 starting at $1,750 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Meadowbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Syracuse apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
169 Shotwell Park, Unit 169 shotwell park169 Shotwell Park3BR,1BA$1.38
115 E Yates St, Unit 1115 E Yates St2BR,1BA$1.49
361 Forest Hill Dr, Unit 363361 Forest Hill Dr2BR,1BA$1.41
The Bradford1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58
Arbor Heights Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.43
109 Brookford Rd, Unit Fully Furnished Apt.109 Brookford Rd2BR,1BA$2.63
306 Vann St, Unit Clean 2 bedroom306 Vann St2BR,1BA$1.63
Franklin Park ApartmentsFranklin Upgraded - 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.00
1817 Burnet Ave - Utilities Included1 Bedroom w/ Utilities1BR,1BA$2.31
JJN Properties at Polk StreetStudiosStudio ,1BA$2.38

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Syracuse Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Syracuse Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Syracuse Apartment is $975 at Grant Village.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Syracuse Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Syracuse is starting from $1,150 at 138 Polk Street.

What is the most affordable East Syracuse Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Syracuse Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Franklin Park Apartments and starts from $1,850.

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