Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $1,200 (6 Rentals)

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229 Kellogg St

SyracuseNY13204

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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 $946. 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$946
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NY

As of September 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.58 price per square foot Jefferson Tower Furnished 2 Bedroom Model at Jefferson Tower in the in the University Hill neighborhood starting from $2,060. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Merrell Soule Lofts starting at $2,200 with a $1.71 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Jefferson TowerJefferson Tower Furnished 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.58
Merrell Soule Lofts2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.71
Lakefront Lofts2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.47
The Grange Building & GrangeX2 bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.76
417 N Salina St, Unit Palazzo417 N Salina St1BR,1BA$1.08
430 Wilkinson St1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.25
Greenway PlaceIris2BR,1BA$1.72
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Kasson PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Courtyard at James1 Bedroom-Waitlist1BR,1BA$1.72

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown?

There are currently 324 Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NY with pricing that ranges from $845 to $8,295. There are also 17 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown ranging from $1,200 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown ranges from $1,200 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,189.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown range from $1,129 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,575 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $847.

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