Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastside Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $500 (112 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Eastside area of Syracuse.

property at 831 Lancaster Ave

$870

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$870
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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831 Lancaster Ave

SyracuseNY13210
property at 123 Dell St

$900 - $1,600

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1, 2027

123 Dell St

SyracuseNY13210

Eastside - One of the Best Affordable Neighborhoods in Syracuse

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Courtyard at James
$946 - $1,369
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$946 - $1,369
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Courtyard at James

708 James StSyracuse, NY 13203
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property at 107 Dell St

$1,000 - $1,350

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1, 2027

107 Dell St

SyracuseNY13210
property at 134 Bassett St

$1,000 - $1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1, 2027

134 Bassett St

SyracuseNY13210
property at 715 S Beech St

$1,000 - $1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1, 2027

715 S Beech St

SyracuseNY13210

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property at 430 Westcott St

$1,000 - $1,575

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1, 2027

430 Westcott St

SyracuseNY13210
property at 1702 E Fayette St

$1,100 - $1,200

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 1

1702 E Fayette St

SyracuseNY13210

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property at 418 Cherry St

$1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1, 2027

418 Cherry St

SyracuseNY13210
property at 417 Cherry St

$1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1, 2027

417 Cherry St

SyracuseNY13210
property at 209 Harvard Pl

$1,200 - $2,100

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1, 2027

209 Harvard Pl

SyracuseNY13210
property at 1264 Westcott St

$1,200 - $1,625

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1, 2027

1264 Westcott St

SyracuseNY13210
property at 1270 Westcott St

$1,200 - $1,675

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1, 2027

1270 Westcott St

SyracuseNY13210

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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 Studio unit found at 300 Allen St priced from $750. Thurber Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $920. Here are the most affordable Eastside apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
300 Allen St3Studio,1BA$750
Thurber ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$920
Carriage HouseStudioStudio,1BA$945
Courtyard at James1 Bedroom-Waitlist1BR,1BA$946
JJN Properties at Polk StreetStudiosStudio,1BA$950
Victory at Syracuse3BR/1.5BA3BR,1BA$1,015
Lifestyle Apartments at SyracuseThe Gardens Studio (All Utilities Included)Studio,1BA$1,025
138 Polk Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
Hidden Valley ApartmentsHIDDEN VALLEY *Two Bedroom Lower* Taking Applic...2BR,1BA$1,065
Hawley GreenSTUDIO/1BAStudio,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastside, NY

As of August 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastside area is the $1.59 price per square foot 137 Lexington Ave Model at 137 Lexington Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Meadowbrook neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Eastside apartment is the 1524 E Genesee St Model at 1524 E Genesee St, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $1.61 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.
137 Lexington Ave, Unit 1137 Lexington Ave5BR,2BA$1.59
1524 E Genesee St, Unit 11524 E Genesee St5BR,2BA$1.61
1322 Madison St1322 Madison St4BR,1BA$1.63
Jefferson TowerJefferson Tower Furnished 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.58
205 Roosevelt Ave, Unit 205 Roosevelt Ave205 Roosevelt Ave3BR,1BA$1.54
420 Westcott St, Unit 1420 Westcott St3BR,2BA$1.62
University Village Apartments on Colvin2X22BR,2BA$0.90
Arbor Heights Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Kasson PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
300 Allen St3Studio ,1BA$1.36

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,095.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastside?

The cheapest apartment in Eastside is 300 Allen St which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in Eastside costs $1,319.

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 102 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 $718 which is $601 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastside.

Expert Rental Resources

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Jessica here, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Syracuse, New York. Centrally located in the state, it is a cost-effective place to live with a booming job market.

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Written by: Robin Stewart

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