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Syracuse, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Syracuse, NY

Pricing Updated: 04/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Syracuse, NY area range in price from $300 to $8,295 with an overall median price of $2,901. The three Syracuse neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Fairmount at $1,150, Taunton at $1,100, and Lyncourt at $975. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Syracuse Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Fairmount$1,650$1,15037
Taunton$1,655$1,10044
Lyncourt$1,750$97519
Sedgwick$1,750$79541
North Valley$1,752$86049
South Valley$1,752$86050
Strathmore$1,765$1,07516
Galeville$1,800$70061
Northside$1,800$79580
Skunk City$1,845$1,0759

Cheapest Available Syracuse Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Syracuse, NY is a Studio unit found at Brownstone Luxury Studio Apartments in the Near Westside neighborhood priced from $845. Hidden Valley Apartments in the Elmwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Syracuse apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brownstone Luxury Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$845
Hidden Valley ApartmentsHIDDEN VALLEY *Large Studio* Taking Applicatio...Studio,1BA$895
Courtyard at James1 Bedroom-Waitlist1BR,1BA$900
Victory at Syracuse4BR/1BA4BR,1BA$900
Thurber ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$920
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Carriage HouseSmall 1 BR1BR,1BA$950
JJN Properties at Polk StreetStudiosStudio,1BA$950
Grant VillageSquire1BR,1BA$975
Lifestyle Apartments at SyracuseThe Gardens Studio (All Utilities Included)Studio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Syracuse, NY

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Syracuse area is the $0.60 price per square foot 4X4 Model at University Village Apartments on Colvin in the in the Meadowbrook neighborhood starting from $1,025. The second greatest value Syracuse apartment is the Rose Model at Greenway Place starting at $1,675 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the University Hill neighborhood. 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.
University Village Apartments on Colvin4X44BR,4BA$0.60
Greenway PlaceRose3BR,2.5BA$1.24
Waterbury Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Theory SyracuseC23BR,3BA$1.18
The Flats at Vann StreetApartment #22BR,1BA$1.25
Classic AmericanRockaway2BR,1BA$0.92
The Orchard at SoloSeed2BR,1.5BA$1.30
1741 W Onondaga St1BR/1BA unit 71BR,1BA$1.29
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Kasson PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37

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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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Not only does it give a suburb feel with a downtown location in most neighborhoods, it features a large variety of cuisine, tons of entertainment options right in town, and yearround activities to enjoy.

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 Courtyard at James which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Syracuse costs $2,901.

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 803 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 $760 which is $2,141 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Syracuse.

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