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Syracuse, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Syracuse, NY

Pricing Updated: 06/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Syracuse, NY area range in price from $625 to $3,800 with an overall median price of $2,788. The three Syracuse neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Strathmore at $1,010, Skunk City at $1,010, and Lakefront at $795. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Syracuse Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Strathmore$1,010$1,0101
Skunk City$1,750$1,0103
Lakefront$2,100$7955
Washington Square$2,100$1,2007
Westvale$2,100$7958
Northside$2,147$1,20011
Southside$2,150$8955
South Valley$2,150$78510
Lyncourt$2,200$9504
North Valley$2,200$7857

Cheapest Available Syracuse Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Syracuse, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Courtyard at James in the Near Northeast neighborhood priced from $762. Brownstone Luxury Studio Apartments in the Near Westside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Syracuse apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courtyard at James1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$762
Brownstone Luxury Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$845
Carriage HouseStudioStudio,1BA$890
Grant VillageSquire1BR,1BA$895
Victory at Syracuse4BR/1BA4BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Syracuse, NY

As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Syracuse 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 Syracuse apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Eagles Pointe Townhomes starting at $1,669 with a $1.11 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Syracuse apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
University Village Apartments on Colvin4X44BR,4BA$0.44
Eagles Pointe Townhomes2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.11
624 Park Ave, Unit 2624 Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.87
715 N McBride St, Unit 2nd Floor715 N McBride St2BR,1BA$1.14
Fayetteville Pines Townhouses3 Bed/1 Bath Utilities Included3BR,1BA$1.25
Franklin View Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1.5BA$1.30
The Orchard at SoloSeed2BR,1.5BA$1.30
Wildwood Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
1624 W Onondaga St, Unit Upper west unit1624 W Onondaga St2BR,1BA$1.29
829 N Salina St, Unit #1829 N Salina St1BR,1BA$1.27

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Syracuse, NY Area Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions about Syracuse

What type of rentals are currently available in Syracuse?

There are currently 999 Apartments for Rent in Syracuse, NY with pricing that ranges from $699 to $8,245. There are also 115 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Syracuse ranging from $625 to $3,850.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Syracuse ranges from $625 to $3,850 with an average monthly rent of $1,942.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Syracuse range from $699 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,400 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $625 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $750.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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A fantastic way to save money and enjoy a built-in community is to share an apartment. However, a bad roommate situation can turn your dream rental into a nightmare.

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