
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Syracuse, NY from $995 (43 Rentals)


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2226 Court St, Unit 6

Courtyard at James

601 Park Ave, Unit 4

413 Wilkinson St

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Valley Manor Apartments

638 Carbon St
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Sunnycrest Manor

James Crest Manor

1741 W Onondaga St

428 Wilkinson St, Unit 2

415 Wilkinson St, Unit 3

626 Park Ave, Unit 5
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Grant Village

455 Wilkinson St

Ross Towers

Faith & Hope Manor

VanKeuren Square

Harbor Street Lofts
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511 N State St

Brick School Terrace

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Hawley Hill - Eastwood

1221 E Genesee St

Elm Street Complex

Isabella Lofts

Clinton Plaza
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407 Wilkinson St

Aaron Manor Townhouse

120 Crippen Pl

University Hill Townhouses

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 | $1,512 | $700 | $3,000 |
| Syracuse 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,563 | $800 | $2,900 |
| Syracuse 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,804 | $995 | $6,025 |
| Syracuse 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,808 | $699 | $4,500 |
| Syracuse 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,265 | $847 | $6,636 |
| Syracuse 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,270 | $8,245 | $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 $1,000.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Syracuse?
The cheapest apartment in Syracuse is The Gregory Arms which is listed at $825, while the average apartment in Syracuse costs $3,653.
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 695 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 $1,278 which is $2,375 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Syracuse.
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