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153 Hudson St

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735 N Alvord St

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Syracuse, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Syracuse, NY

Pricing Updated: 09/11/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Syracuse, NY area range in price from $600 to $8,245 with an overall median price of $3,003. The three Syracuse neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Brighton at $699, Outer Comstock at $600, and Strathmore at $1,075. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Syracuse Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Brighton$1,395$69931
Outer Comstock$1,575$60033
Strathmore$1,595$1,0754
Galeville$1,645$70025
Sedgwick$1,700$75058
Washington Square$1,700$89521
Westvale$1,750$99517
Southside$1,802$1,0759
Valley$1,840$815137
Skunk City$1,850$1,0755

Cheapest Available Syracuse Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Syracuse, NY is a Studio unit found at Hidden Valley Apartments in the Elmwood neighborhood priced from $815. 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
Hidden Valley ApartmentsHIDDEN VALLEY *Small Studio* Taking Applicatio...Studio,1BA$815
Brownstone Luxury Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$845
Thurber ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$865
Grant VillageSquire1BR,1BA$895
Victory at Syracuse4BR/1BA4BR,1BA$900
Carriage HouseStudioStudio,1BA$920
Nob Hill1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$930
Jefferson TowerJefferson Tower Large StudioStudio,1BA$950
JJN Properties at Polk StreetStudiosStudio,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Syracuse, NY

As of September 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Syracuse area is the $1.15 price per square foot Unit 3 - Vineyard Model at Northwood Patio Homes in the starting from $2,900. The second greatest value Syracuse apartment is the 709 Highland St Model at 709 Highland St, Unit 709 starting at $1,200 with a $0.55 price per square foot in the Near Northeast 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.
Northwood Patio HomesUnit 3 - Vineyard3BR,2.5BA$1.15
709 Highland St, Unit 709709 Highland St3BR,1BA$0.55
University Village Apartments on Colvin4X44BR,4BA$0.54
Franklin View Terrace2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.07
4816 S Salina St, Unit 14816 S Salina St2BR,1BA$1.10
Brentwood Village ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.25
702 Catherine St, Unit Apt#3702 Catherine St4BR,1BA$1.29
Fayetteville Pines Townhouses3 Bed/1 Bath Utilities Included3BR,1BA$1.25
508 Boyden St, Unit 2508 Boyden St3BR,1BA$1.28
122 Meredith Ave, Unit 3122 Meredith Ave1BR,1BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Syracuse

What type of rentals are currently available in Syracuse?

There are currently 1074 Apartments for Rent in Syracuse, NY with pricing that ranges from $600 to $8,245. There are also 141 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Syracuse ranging from $500 to $4,000.

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 $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,966.

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 $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,650 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $824.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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