
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $975 (27 Rentals)


Courtyard at James

James Crest Manor

626 Park Ave, Unit 5

415 Wilkinson St, Unit 3

Madison Towers
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202 N Townsend St

622 Park Ave, Unit 2

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206 Barrett St, Unit Apartment#5

807-13 N Salina St

Kasson Place

Clinton Street Commons
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614 N Mcbride St

Ross Towers

Faith & Hope Manor

511 N State St

1221 E Genesee St

Clinton Plaza
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407 Wilkinson St

Hanover Square Lofts

Plaza Apartments

431 Wilkinson St

Lofts at 243

229 Kellogg St
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373 Spencer St

314 Oak St.

The Amos at Clinton Square
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 | $1,644 | $795 | $3,000 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,725 | $850 | $2,900 |
Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,110 | $975 | $6,025 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,870 | $1,129 | $4,500 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,200 | $847 | $6,636 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown, Syracuse, NY
Ranked #2
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 $1,400.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Kasson Place which is listed at $1,345, 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 71 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 $1,865 which is $6,405 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.