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1072 James StSyracuse, NY 13203
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $400 (32 Rentals)
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Brownstone Luxury Studio Apartments
605 W Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13204
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600 James StSyracuse, NY 13203
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Courtyard at James
708 James StSyracuse, NY 13203
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60 Presidential PlzSyracuse, NY 13202
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307-315 Hawley AveSyracuse, NY 13203
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444 E Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13202
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Lifestyle Apartments at Syracuse
941-947 James StSyracuse, NY 13203
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Nettleton Commons Apartments
313 E Willow StSyracuse, NY 13203
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Hudson Lofts
239-245 W Fayette StSyracuse, NY 13202
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Kasson Place
615 James StSyracuse, NY 13203
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407 N McBride St, Unit 2
407 N McBride StSyracuse, NY 13203
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201 E Jefferson StSyracuse, NY 13202
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50 Presidential PlzSyracuse, NY 13202
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502 University Apartments
502 University AveSyracuse, NY 13210
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Faith & Hope Manor
648 W Onondaga StSyracuse, NY 13204
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Ross Towers
710-712 Lodi StSyracuse, NY 13203
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Almus Olver Towers
300 Burt StSyracuse, NY 13202
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127 South Ave
127 South AveSyracuse, NY 13204
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Clinton Plaza
550 S Clinton StSyracuse, NY 13202
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511 N State St
511 N State StSyracuse, NY 13203
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Hanover Square Lofts
131 E Water StSyracuse, NY 13202
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430 Wilkinson St
430 Wilkinson StSyracuse, NY 13204
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1221 E Genesee St
1221 E Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13210
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Clinton Square Suites
226-230 W Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13202
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Paul Apartment Homes
1114 E Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13210
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407 Wilkinson St
407 Wilkinson StSyracuse, NY 13204
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The Chimes Building
500 S Salina StSyracuse, NY 13202
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314 Oak St.
314-316 Oak StSyracuse, NY 13203
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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 | $1,520 | $795 | $3,000 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,663 | $895 | $2,900 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,966 | $1,070 | $3,992 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,821 | $1,300 | $4,500 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,413 | $899 | $6,596 |
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There are currently 32 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown area of Syracuse, NY is a Studio unit found at Brownstone Luxury Studio Apartments priced from $845. Courtyard at James has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownstone Luxury Studio Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $845 |
| Courtyard at James | 1 Bedroom-Waitlist | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Lifestyle Apartments at Syracuse | The Gardens Studio (All Utilities Included) | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Duchess | Lifestyle 600 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| Kasson Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Commonspace | CS Jefferson Furnished Micro Loft | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| 502 University Apartments | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Hawley Green | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath unit 8 | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NY
As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.39 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Creekwalk Commons in the in the Downtown Syracuse neighborhood starting from $1,875. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Lofts at Franklin Square starting at $1,330 with a $1.24 price per square foot in the Near Northeast neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creekwalk Commons | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Lofts at Franklin Square | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.24 |
| 809A N Salina St, Unit 809A | 809A N Salina St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| The 214 | 2 Bd/ 1ba | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Lofts on Willow | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| 407 N McBride St, Unit 2 | 407 N McBride St | Studio ,1BA | $1.35 |
| Kasson Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 502 University Apartments | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Hawley Green | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath unit 8 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| The Duchess | Lifestyle 600 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown is at Brownstone Luxury Studio Apartments listed at $845.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Apartment is $900 at Courtyard at James.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown is starting from $1,345 at Kasson Place.
What is the most affordable Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Clinton Street Commons Apartments and starts from $1,800.
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