Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near Eastside Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $500 (46 Rentals)

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215 Cherry St
$1,350 - $1,950
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 11

215 Cherry St

215 Cherry StSyracuse, NY 13210
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Ross Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ross Towers

710-712 Lodi StSyracuse, NY 13203
Senior Living
property at 131 Dell St

$450 - $600

3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

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131 Dell St

SyracuseNY13210
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VanKeuren Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

VanKeuren Square

2223 E Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13210
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826 Maryland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

826 Maryland Ave

826 Maryland AveSyracuse, NY 13210
Student Housing
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Elm Street Complex
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elm Street Complex

308-316 Elm StSyracuse, NY 13203
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Victory at Syracuse
1 to 7 Bedroom Apartments

Victory at Syracuse

1201 Harrison StSyracuse, NY 13210
Student Housing
  • Utilities Included

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Roosevelt Suites
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt Suites

1301 E Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13210
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1221 E Genesee St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1221 E Genesee St

1221 E Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13210
Student Housing
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314 Oak St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

314 Oak St.

314-316 Oak StSyracuse, NY 13203
Corporate Housing
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502 University Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

502 University Apartments

502 University AveSyracuse, NY 13210
Student Housing
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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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Plaza Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Plaza Apartments

1108 E Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13210
Student Housing
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Near Eastside, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Near Eastside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Near Eastside area of Syracuse, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Courtyard at James priced from $900. Victory at Syracuse has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable Near Eastside apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courtyard at James1 Bedroom-Waitlist1BR,1BA$900
Victory at Syracuse4BR/1BA4BR,1BA$900
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Sunnycrest ManorStar1BR,1BA$950
Lifestyle Apartments at SyracuseThe Gardens Studio (All Utilities Included)Studio,1BA$1,000
The DuchessLifestyle 600 StudioStudio,1BA$1,050
Kasson PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125
Arbor Heights Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,245
Regency TowerrenovatedStudio,1BA$1,245

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near Eastside, NY

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Near Eastside area is the $1.53 price per square foot 139 Lexington Ave Model at 139 Lexington Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Meadowbrook neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Near Eastside apartment is the Rose Model at Greenway Place starting at $1,650 with a $1.22 price per square foot in the University Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near Eastside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
139 Lexington Ave, Unit 1139 Lexington Ave4BR,2BA$1.53
Greenway PlaceRose3BR,2.5BA$1.22
420 Westcott St, Unit 1420 Westcott St3BR,2BA$1.62
Theory SyracuseC13BR,3BA$0.92
The Flats at Vann StreetApartment #42BR,1BA$1.25
1436 E Genesee St1436 E Genesee St2BR,1BA$1.35
Arbor Heights Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.43
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Kasson PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
306 Vann St, Unit Clean 2 bedroom306 Vann St2BR,1BA$1.63

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Near Eastside, Syracuse, NY

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in areas across the United States including Near Eastside, Syracuse, and the greater Syracuse area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendly amenities, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Near Eastside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Near Eastside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Near Eastside is under $1,245.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Near Eastside?

The cheapest apartment in Near Eastside is Courtyard at James which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Near Eastside costs $2,850.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Near Eastside?

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

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Near Eastside?

Cheap apartments in Near Eastside have an average cost of $928 which is $1,922 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near Eastside.

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