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Studio Apartments Available Aug 17

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701 E Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13210
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$1,675 - $2,100

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317 S Clinton St

SyracuseNY13202

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Downtown, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brownstone Luxury Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$845
Courtyard at James1 Bedroom-Waitlist1BR,1BA$900
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Lifestyle Apartments at SyracuseThe Gardens Studio (All Utilities Included)Studio,1BA$1,000
Kasson PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Nettleton Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
The Tallman BlockStudioStudio,1BA$1,225
Regency TowerrenovatedStudio,1BA$1,245
Clinton Street Commons Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NY

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at Creekwalk Commons in the in the Downtown Syracuse neighborhood starting from $1,900. The second greatest value Downtown 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 Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Creekwalk Commons2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.32
Greenway PlaceRose3BR,2.5BA$1.24
Theory SyracuseC13BR,3BA$0.92
Regency Towerrenovated2BR,1BA$1.67
809A N Salina St, Unit 809A809A N Salina St2BR,1BA$1.30
Lakefront Lofts1BR/1.5BA1BR,1.5BA$1.64
Nettleton Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Kasson PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Courtyard at James1 Bedroom-Waitlist1BR,1BA$1.64

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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 $1,350.

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 73 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 $1,863 which is $6,407 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.

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