Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakefront Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $700 (21 Rentals)

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Harbor Street Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Street Lofts

710 Emerson AveSyracuse, NY 13204
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511 N State St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

511 N State St

511 N State StSyracuse, NY 13203
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900 N Alvord St
1 Bedroom Apartments

900 N Alvord St

900 N Alvord StSyracuse, NY 13208
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Isabella Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Isabella Lofts

1109 N Townsend StSyracuse, NY 13208
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373 Spencer St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

373 Spencer St

373 Spencer StSyracuse, NY 13204
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Lakefront, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakefront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakefront area of Syracuse, NY is a Studio unit found at Brownstone Luxury Studio Apartments priced from $845. Valentine Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,275. Here are the most affordable Lakefront apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brownstone Luxury Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$845
Valentine GardensCupid2BR,1BA$1,275
Hiawatha HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
Lofts on Willow1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,595
Walier Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,600

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakefront, NY

As of July 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lakefront area is the $1.97 price per square foot Unit 307 Model at Herald Commons Apartments in the in the University Hill neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Lakefront apartment is the 306 Bear St Model at 306 Bear St, Unit 1st floor front starting at $1,900 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Washington Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakefront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Herald Commons ApartmentsUnit 3072BR,2BA$1.97
306 Bear St, Unit 1st floor front306 Bear St2BR,1BA$1.52
One Franklin Square2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.58
Walier Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.50
Hiawatha HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Merrell Soule Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.15
Lofts at Franklin Square1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.95
Valentine GardensCupid2BR,1BA$1.49
Lofts on Willow1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.04
Brownstone Luxury Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$2.41

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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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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lakefront, Syracuse, NY

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Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across New York including Lakefront, Syracuse, and the greater Syracuse area. 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, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakefront Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakefront?

The cheapest apartment in Lakefront is Hiawatha Heights which is listed at $1,350, while the average apartment in Lakefront costs $1,975.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakefront?

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 1 regular apartments in Lakefront that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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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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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.