
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Syracuse, NY from $950 (38 Rentals)


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621 Park Ave, Unit #2

Hidden Valley Apartments

Courtyard at James

Sunnycrest Manor

Classic American

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1406 Butternut St, Unit 3

Carriage House

Valley Manor Apartments
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Centennial Gardens

James Crest Manor

Grant Village

231 Miles Ave

626 Park Ave, Unit 5

415 Wilkinson St, Unit 3

Ross Towers

Faith & Hope Manor
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511 N State St

Brick School Terrace

Gilded Sparrows Nest Apartments LLC

Hawley Hill - Eastwood

1221 E Genesee St

Victory at Syracuse

Elm Street Complex
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Clinton Plaza

Thurber Apartments

407 Wilkinson St

Aaron Manor Townhouse

120 Crippen Pl

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Lakeview Apartments

Hampton Estates Townhomes
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Syracuse?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse Studio Apartments | $1,488 | $700 | $3,000 |
| Syracuse 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,556 | $800 | $2,900 |
| Syracuse 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,785 | $950 | $6,025 |
| Syracuse 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,877 | $699 | $4,500 |
| Syracuse 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $600 | $6,636 |
| Syracuse 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,048 | $1,800 | $8,295 |
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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 Hidden Valley Apartments which is listed at $1,065, while the average apartment in Syracuse costs $2,536.
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 866 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 $880 which is $1,656 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Syracuse.
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