Cheap Apartments for Rent in Syracuse, NY from $699 (181 Rentals)

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202 Ulster St, Unit #3
$900
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

202 Ulster St, Unit #3

202 Ulster StSyracuse, NY 13204
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Courtyard at James
$946 - $1,369
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Courtyard at James

708 James StSyracuse, NY 13203
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2226 Court St, Unit 6
$1,050
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2226 Court St, Unit 6

2226 Court StSyracuse, NY 13208
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$1,100 - $1,200

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1702 E Fayette St

SyracuseNY13210

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Syracuse, NY

Pricing Updated: 08/22/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Syracuse, NY area range in price from $699 to $8,295 with an overall median price of $1,535. The three Syracuse neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Brighton at $1,295, Outer Comstock at $1,295, and Eastside at $1,319. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Syracuse Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Brighton$1,295$69934
Outer Comstock$1,295$69936
Eastside$1,319$699208
Lincoln Park$1,319$750172
Meadowbrook$1,319$699188
Westcott$1,319$700156
Lyncourt$1,333$97513
Sedgwick$1,340$75043
Near Eastside$1,347$700217
Eastwood$1,350$75044

Cheapest Available Syracuse Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Syracuse, NY is a Studio unit found at 300 Allen St in the Meadowbrook neighborhood priced from $750. 304 Court Street in the Near Northeast neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Syracuse apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
300 Allen St3Studio,1BA$750
304 Court Street0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$775
Brownstone Luxury Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$845
Thurber ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$920
Carriage HouseStudioStudio,1BA$945
Courtyard at James1 Bedroom-Waitlist1BR,1BA$946
JJN Properties at Polk StreetStudiosStudio,1BA$950
1741 W Onondaga StStudio/1BAStudio,1BA$950
Ridgewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$960
Grant VillageSquire1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Syracuse, NY

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Syracuse area is the $1.20 price per square foot 305 N Lowell Ave Model at 305 N Lowell Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Far Westside neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Syracuse apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Waterbury Ridge Apartments starting at $1,530 with a $1.18 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Syracuse apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
305 N Lowell Ave, Unit 2305 N Lowell Ave3BR,1BA$1.20
Waterbury Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Classic AmericanRockaway2BR,1BA$0.96
122 Meredith Ave, Unit 2122 Meredith Ave3BR,1BA$1.26
The Meadows Apartment HomesTwo Bedroom-1,100 sqft2BR,1BA$1.36
Highbridge CommonsTwo Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.36
University Village Apartments on Colvin2X22BR,2BA$0.90
Hiawatha HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
belleview apartment2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
2226 Court St, Unit 62226 Court St2BR,1BA$1.17

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Syracuse Overview

The fourth most populated city in the entire great state of New York, Syracuse has come to practically define 'upstate' to many people. Flush with exciting cultural destinations, sporting events and job growth, Syracuse is truly a city on the rise. And making your home in one of the many wonderful options in Syracuse apartments is the key to getting the most out of life here.

Why live in Syracuse, NY?

Known for its wide range of high education hot-spots as well as a number of historic landmarks well worth discovering, Syracuse has been on the rise for a number of decades. Offering easy access to the Big Apple via train or highway, as well as a short distance from the job market of state capitol Albany, it's easy to see why living life in Syracuse apartments and homes continues to be a growing New York favorite.

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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 $975.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Syracuse?

The cheapest apartment in Syracuse is 300 Allen St which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Syracuse costs $1,535.

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 1,095 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 $887 which is $648 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Syracuse.

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