
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Near Eastside Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $500 (56 Rentals)
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1900 E Genesee St

Courtyard at James

James Crest Manor

Madison Towers

Corbett Corner

Lifestyle Apartments at Syracuse

The Duchess

Hawley Green

Kasson Place
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Sunnycrest Manor

Arbor Heights Apartments

Greenway Place

Commodore Apartments

202 N Townsend St

1003 E Fayette St

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1526 E Genesee St, Unit Apt 4

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1436 E Genesee St

1817 Burnet Ave - Utilities Included

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301 Maple St, Unit 1B
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1108 Madison St, Unit 2E

Regency Tower

1009 Madison St

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1924 E Genesee St, Unit 2

Paul Apartment Homes

614 N Mcbride St

112 Helen St

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303 Lexington Ave

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309 Columbus Ave

314 Hawley Ave
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1710 E Fayette St, Unit 1

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217 Cherry St, Unit 2

Salt City Flats

231 Ashworth Pl

Ross Towers

Almus Olver Towers

131 Dell St

VanKeuren Square

826 Maryland Ave

Elm Street Complex
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Hawley Hill - Eastwood

Victory at Syracuse

1221 E Genesee St

314 Oak St.

502 University Apartments

322 Shuart Ave

1107 E Genesee St

822 Westcott St

Plaza Apartments

123-125 Genesee Park Dr
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Near Eastside, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Near Eastside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near Eastside Studio Apartments | $1,653 | $900 | $2,225 |
| Near Eastside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,572 | $900 | $2,200 |
| Near Eastside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,874 | $1,070 | $3,498 |
| Near Eastside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,865 | $1,129 | $3,500 |
| Near Eastside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,442 | $847 | $6,636 |
| Near Eastside 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,423 | $2,500 | $8,295 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Near Eastside Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY.
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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 $965. Here are the most affordable Near Eastside apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard at James | 1 Bedroom-Waitlist | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Victory at Syracuse | 4BR/1BA | 4BR,1BA | $965 |
| Lifestyle Apartments at Syracuse | The Gardens Studio (All Utilities Included) | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
| The Duchess | Lifestyle 600 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Hawley Green | Studio/1 Bath 15 | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| Kasson Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,125 |
| Sunnycrest Manor | Nova | 2BR,1BA | $1,195 |
| Arbor Heights Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
| 1003 E Fayette St | Studio utilities included | Studio,1BA | $1,345 |
| 1817 Burnet Ave - Utilities Included | 1 Bedroom w/ Utilities | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Near Eastside, NY
As of July 14, 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 1322 Madison St Model at 1322 Madison St starting at $2,200 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the Meadowbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Near Eastside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 139 Lexington Ave, Unit 1 | 139 Lexington Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| 1322 Madison St | 1322 Madison St | 4BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| 420 Westcott St, Unit 1 | 420 Westcott St | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Theory Syracuse | C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.92 |
| Regency Tower | renovated | 2BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| 1436 E Genesee St | 1436 E Genesee St | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Arbor Heights Apartments | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.43 |
| Kasson Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Commodore Apartments | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Courtyard at James | 1 Bedroom-Waitlist | 1BR,1BA | $1.64 |
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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 $1,350.
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 $3,000.
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 65 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 $959 which is $2,041 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Near Eastside.
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