Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $500 (24 Rentals)

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Ross Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ross Towers

710-712 Lodi StSyracuse, NY 13203
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Brick School Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brick School Terrace

818 Salt Springs RdSyracuse, NY 13224
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VanKeuren Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

VanKeuren Square

2223 E Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13210

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826 Maryland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

826 Maryland Ave

826 Maryland AveSyracuse, NY 13210
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Thurber Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Thurber Apartments

103-113 Remington AveSyracuse, NY 13210
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Elm Street Complex
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elm Street Complex

308-316 Elm StSyracuse, NY 13203
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Victory at Syracuse
1 to 7 Bedroom Apartments

Victory at Syracuse

1201 Harrison StSyracuse, NY 13210
Student Housing
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Roosevelt Suites
1 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt Suites

1301 E Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13210
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1221 E Genesee St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1221 E Genesee St

1221 E Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13210
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Paul Apartment Homes
1 Bedroom Apartments

Paul Apartment Homes

1114 E Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13210
Student Housing
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Eastside, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Eastside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastside area of Syracuse, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Courtyard at James priced from $762. Carriage House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $890. Here are the most affordable Eastside apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courtyard at James1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$762
Carriage HouseStudioStudio,1BA$890
Victory at Syracuse4BR/1BA4BR,1BA$900
Sunnycrest ManorStar1BR,1BA$995
Lifestyle Apartments at SyracuseThe Gardens Studio (All Utilities Included)Studio,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside, NY

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eastside area is the $0.44 price per square foot 4X4 Model at University Village Apartments on Colvin in the in the Meadowbrook neighborhood starting from $750. The second greatest value Eastside apartment is the 2bed/1bath FURNISHED Model at Plaza Apartments starting at $1,295 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Meadowbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Village Apartments on Colvin4X44BR,4BA$0.44
Plaza Apartments2bed/1bath FURNISHED2BR,1BA$1.30
Lincoln Hill Community2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Arbor Heights Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.35
Kasson PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
502 University Apartments1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$1.50
306 Vann St, Unit Clean 2 bedroom306 Vann St2BR,1BA$1.50
East Towne Apartments1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.50
Hawley Green31BR,1BA$1.62
Courtyard at James1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across New York, including Syracuse. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Getting Around the Eastside Neighborhood in Syracuse, NY

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

47 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Eastside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastside is under $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastside?

The cheapest apartment in Eastside is Courtyard at James which is listed at $762, while the average apartment in Eastside costs $8,245.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastside?

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 28 regular apartments in Eastside 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 Eastside?

Cheap apartments in Eastside have an average cost of $2,105 which is $6,140 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastside.

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