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

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Eastside Studio Apartments | $1,421 | $775 | $1,830 |
Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,456 | $762 | $1,965 |
Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,549 | $1,095 | $3,398 |
Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,698 | $699 | $2,250 |
Eastside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,018 | $750 | $6,596 |
Eastside 5 Bedroom Apartments | $8,220 | $8,145 | $8,245 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Eastside Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Courtyard at James | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $762 |
Carriage House | Studio | Studio,1BA | $890 |
Victory at Syracuse | 4BR/1BA | 4BR,1BA | $900 |
Sunnycrest Manor | Star | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Lifestyle Apartments at Syracuse | The 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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University Village Apartments on Colvin | 4X4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.44 |
Plaza Apartments | 2bed/1bath FURNISHED | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Lincoln Hill Community | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Arbor Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Kasson Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
502 University Apartments | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
306 Vann St, Unit Clean 2 bedroom | 306 Vann St | 2BR,1BA | $1.50 |
East Towne Apartments | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Hawley Green | 3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Courtyard at James | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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