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property at 131 Dell St

$550 - $600

3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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131 Dell St

SyracuseNY13210

Syracuse's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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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

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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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property at 229 Kellogg St

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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229 Kellogg St

SyracuseNY13204

How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Syracuse, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Syracuse, NY

Pricing Updated: 08/19/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Syracuse, NY area range in price from $699 to $8,295 with an overall median price of $1,553. The three Syracuse neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Brighton at $1,295, Outer Comstock at $1,295, and Eastside at $1,319. 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$1,295$69931
Outer Comstock$1,295$69933
Eastside$1,319$699174
Lincoln Park$1,319$750138
Meadowbrook$1,319$699153
Westcott$1,319$700126
Lyncourt$1,340$97511
Near Eastside$1,350$700186
Sedgwick$1,350$75036
Eastwood$1,355$75040

Cheapest Available Syracuse Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Syracuse, NY is a Studio unit found at 300 Allen St in the Meadowbrook neighborhood priced from $750. 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
300 Allen St3Studio,1BA$750
Brownstone Luxury Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$845
Thurber ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$920
Carriage HouseStudioStudio,1BA$945
Courtyard at James1 Bedroom-Waitlist1BR,1BA$946
JJN Properties at Polk StreetStudiosStudio,1BA$950
1741 W Onondaga StStudio/1BAStudio,1BA$950
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Ridgewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$960
Grant VillageSquire1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Syracuse, NY

As of August 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Syracuse area is the $1.20 price per square foot 305 N Lowell Ave Model at 305 N Lowell Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Far Westside neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Syracuse apartment is the 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Model at Waterbury Ridge Apartments starting at $1,530 with a $1.18 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.
305 N Lowell Ave, Unit 2305 N Lowell Ave3BR,1BA$1.20
Waterbury Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.18
Theory SyracuseC13BR,3BA$0.92
Classic AmericanRockaway2BR,1BA$0.96
University Village Apartments on Colvin2X22BR,2BA$0.90
219 Milton Ave, Unit Downstairs219 Milton Ave3BR,1BA$1.20
Hiawatha HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
belleview apartment2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.22
2226 Court St, Unit 62226 Court St2BR,1BA$1.17
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Syracuse

What type of rentals are currently available in Syracuse?

There are currently 1062 Apartments for Rent in Syracuse, NY with pricing that ranges from $699 to $8,295. There are also 154 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Syracuse ranging from $500 to $10,800.

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 $10,800 with an average monthly rent of $2,137.

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 $2,750. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,606 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $699.

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Syracuse

Written by: Jessica Mousseau

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

Written by: Robin Stewart

Renters want to find a great apartment, the right place for them, one that checks all the boxes of location, rental cost, amenities, safety, and more.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

Written by: Robin Stewart

Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.