
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $500 (65 Rentals)
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113 Comstock Pl

259 Robert Dr

1900 E Genesee St

1828 E Genesee St, Unit 1 Unit Available, Unit 1 Unit Available

James Crest Manor

Hidden Valley Apartments

Courtyard at James

Madison Towers

Thurber Apartments
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Jefferson Tower

Sunnycrest Manor

Hawley Green

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1211 Madison St

JJN Properties at Polk Street

Carriage House

330-332 Green St

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The Duchess

1108 Madison St, Unit Studio
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620-22 Fellows Ave

Kasson Place

Greenway Place

The Ikon

Valley Manor Apartments

Clarendon Heights

Briarcliff Estates

231 Miles Ave

807 Hawley Ave

133-35 Roosevelt Ave
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Regency Tower

Arbor Heights Apartments

The Summit Apartments

Commodore Apartments

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102 Ashworth Plz

907 Ackerman Ave

Ross Towers

Brick School Terrace

931 Westcott St

905 Ackerman Ave
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131 Dell St

VanKeuren Square

201 N Hughes Pl

826 Maryland Ave

Thurber Apartments

700 Jamesville Ave

241 Lorraine Ave

614 Jamesville Ave

East Towne Apartments

Elm Street Complex
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastside Studio Apartments | $1,362 | $795 | $1,944 |
| Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,364 | $650 | $2,125 |
| Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,581 | $1,025 | $3,498 |
| Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,882 | $699 | $2,850 |
| Eastside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,566 | $899 | $6,636 |
| Eastside 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,942 | $2,000 | $8,295 |
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There are currently 65 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 Studio unit found at Hidden Valley Apartments priced from $895. Victory at Syracuse has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Eastside apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley Apartments | HIDDEN VALLEY *Large Studio* Taking Applicatio... | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Victory at Syracuse | 4BR/1BA | 4BR,1BA | $900 |
| Courtyard at James | 1 Bedroom-Waitlist | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Thurber Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| JJN Properties at Polk Street | Studios | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Carriage House | Small 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Lifestyle Apartments at Syracuse | The Gardens Studio (All Utilities Included) | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| Sunnycrest Manor | Nova | 2BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Kasson Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| 120 Crippen Pl | Crippen | 2BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside, NY
As of April 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastside area is the $0.60 price per square foot 4X4 Model at University Village Apartments on Colvin in the in the Meadowbrook neighborhood starting from $1,025. The second greatest value Eastside apartment is the Rose Model at Greenway Place starting at $1,650 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the University Hill 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Village Apartments on Colvin | 4X4 | 4BR,4BA | $0.60 |
| Greenway Place | Rose | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.22 |
| Theory Syracuse | C2 | 3BR,3BA | $1.18 |
| The Flats at Vann Street | Apartment #2 | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Arbor Heights Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.43 |
| Newbury Apartment Homes | 2 Bd Luxury | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 120 Crippen Pl | Crippen | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Hawley Green | 1Bed/1Bath 14 | 1BR,1BA | $1.44 |
| Kasson Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Courtyard at James | 1 Bedroom-Waitlist | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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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!
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 $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastside?
The cheapest apartment in Eastside is Courtyard at James which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Eastside costs $2,850.
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 68 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 $908 which is $1,942 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastside.
Expert Rental Resources
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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