
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $895 (39 Rentals)


Courtyard at James

Madison Towers

Corbett Corner

330-332 Green St

Kasson Place

Greenway Place

Hawley Green

Nettleton Commons Apartments
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Lakefront Lofts

One Franklin Square

Walier Lofts

One Clinton Square

Franklin View Terrace

Merchants Commons

Clinton Street Commons Apartments

Total Monthly Price
315 Walnut Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

Lofts at Franklin Square
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The Tallman Block

Commonspace

202 N Townsend St

The 214

Regency Tower

Ross Towers

Almus Olver Towers

Faith & Hope Manor

Clinton Plaza
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430 Wilkinson St

Hanover Square Lofts

Paul Apartment Homes

1107 E Genesee St

The Chimes Building

502 University Apartments

314 Oak St.

The Flats at North Salina

Salt City Market Apartments
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Destiny Arms Apartments

1003 E Fayette St

Creekwalk Commons
Downtown, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,539 | $795 | $3,000 |
Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,674 | $895 | $2,900 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,056 | $1,070 | $4,153 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,874 | $1,300 | $4,500 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,436 | $899 | $6,636 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, Syracuse, NY
Ranked #3
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $1,300.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Courtyard at James which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $8,270.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 80 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $1,941 which is $6,329 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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