Cheap Homes for Rent in Syracuse, NY from $500 (32 Rentals)

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property at 931 Westcott St

$600

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$600

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4 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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931 Westcott St

SyracuseNY13210
property at 131 Dell St

$450 - $600

3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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131 Dell St

SyracuseNY13210
property at 1900 E Genesee St

$700

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$700

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4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1900 E Genesee St

SyracuseNY13210

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property at 120 Herman Dr

$1,200

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$1,200

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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120 Herman Dr

SyracuseNY13212
property at 822 Westcott St

$450 - $1,200

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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822 Westcott St

SyracuseNY13210

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Syracuse, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Syracuse, NY

Pricing Updated: 03/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Syracuse, NY area range in price from $300 to $8,245 with an overall median price of $2,865. The three Syracuse neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Lyncourt at $975, Galeville at $700, and North Valley at $860. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Syracuse Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Lyncourt$1,500$97512
Galeville$1,672$70055
North Valley$1,732$86040
South Valley$1,732$86042
Strathmore$1,732$1,07521
Washington Square$1,745$95025
Sedgwick$1,750$79537
Taunton$1,760$1,00049
Fairmount$1,770$1,09541
Northside$1,775$79570

Cheapest Available Syracuse Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Syracuse, NY is a Studio unit found at Brownstone Luxury Studio Apartments in the Near Westside neighborhood priced from $845. Pine Tree in the Galeville neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Syracuse apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brownstone Luxury Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$845
Pine TreeStoneStudio,1BA$875
Hidden Valley ApartmentsHIDDEN VALLEY *Large Studio* Taking Applicatio...Studio,1BA$895
Courtyard at James1 Bedroom-Waitlist1BR,1BA$900
Victory at Syracuse4BR/1BA4BR,1BA$900
Thurber ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$920
Wellington Manor Apartments0x1S1WMStudio,1BA$950
Carriage HouseSmall 1 BR1BR,1BA$950
JJN Properties at Polk StreetStudiosStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Syracuse, NY

As of March 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Syracuse area is the $0.74 price per square foot 322 Rowland St Model at 322 Rowland St in the in the Elmwood neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Syracuse apartment is the 320 Rowland St Model at 320 Rowland St starting at $1,500 with a $0.83 price per square foot in the Elmwood neighborhood. 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.
322 Rowland St322 Rowland St4BR,1BA$0.74
320 Rowland St320 Rowland St4BR,1BA$0.83
University Village Apartments on Colvin4X44BR,4BA$0.59
The Bradford1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.16
Waterbury Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
242 Forest Hill Dr, Unit Upstairs242 Forest Hill Dr2BR,1BA$1.08
Classic AmericanRockaway2BR,1BA$0.85
The Flats at Vann StreetApartment #12BR,1BA$1.17
4294 Candlelight Ln, Unit 4294 Candlelight4294 Candlelight Ln1BR,1BA$1.22
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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Syracuse, NY Area Reviews

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Not only does it give a suburb feel with a downtown location in most neighborhoods, it features a large variety of cuisine, tons of entertainment options right in town, and yearround activities to enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions about Syracuse

What type of rentals are currently available in Syracuse?

There are currently 1069 Apartments for Rent in Syracuse, NY with pricing that ranges from $300 to $8,245. There are also 135 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Syracuse ranging from $500 to $4,800.

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 $500 to $4,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,532.

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 $600 to $3,200. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $899.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Your Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Syracuse, NY

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