
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Syracuse, NY from $650 (76 Rentals)


James Crest Manor

Courtyard at James

Madison Towers

Grant Village

Hidden Valley Apartments

Carriage House

Corbett Corner

Valentine Gardens

101 Lafayette Rd
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105 Robert Dr

105 Robert Dr

Nob Hill Apartments

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Greenway Place

Hawley Green

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Centennial Gardens

105 Robert Dr

Thurber Apartments
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The Duchess

1741 W Onondaga St

101 Woodbine Ave

900 E Brighton Ave

Kasson Place

Arbor Heights Apartments

416 Danforth St

Tipperary Hill Apartments

2009 Brewerton Rd

Clarendon Heights
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Jefferson Tower

Rugby Square Apartments

Briarcliff Estates

502 University Apartments

2229 Brewerton Rd, Unit 1

Ross Towers

Almus Olver Towers

Faith & Hope Manor

931 Westcott St

VanKeuren Square
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Brick School Terrace

Harbor Street Lofts

Gilded Sparrows Nest Apartments LLC

826 Maryland Ave

Lewis Apartments

Ellis Court

Clinton Plaza

Elm Street Complex

430 Wilkinson St

900 N Alvord St
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Syracuse, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Syracuse?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Studio Apartments | $1,406 | $700 | $3,000 |
| Syracuse 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,524 | $650 | $2,900 |
| Syracuse 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $950 | $3,992 |
| Syracuse 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,712 | $699 | $4,500 |
| Syracuse 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,278 | $799 | $6,596 |
| Syracuse 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,410 | $2,500 | $8,245 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Syracuse Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Syracuse?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Syracuse is under $950.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Syracuse?
The cheapest apartment in Syracuse is Courtyard at James which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Syracuse costs $3,696.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Syracuse?
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 2,182 regular apartments in Syracuse 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 Syracuse?
Cheap apartments in Syracuse have an average cost of $1,296 which is $2,400 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Syracuse.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

Your Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Syracuse, NY
Written by: Jessica Mousseau
Hey! Jessica here, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Syracuse, New York.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.