Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northside Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $500 (20 Rentals)
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Northside, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northside?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Northside Studio Apartments | $1,537 | $775 | $1,999 |
Northside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,586 | $762 | $2,411 |
Northside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,863 | $975 | $3,992 |
Northside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,857 | $1,350 | $2,500 |
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There are currently 20 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northside Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY.
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Cheapest Available Northside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northside area of Syracuse, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Courtyard at James priced from $762. Brownstone Luxury Studio Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here are the most affordable Northside apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Courtyard at James | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $762 |
Brownstone Luxury Studio Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $845 |
Valentine Gardens | Love | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Lifestyle Apartments at Syracuse | The Gardens Studio (All Utilities Included) | Studio,1BA | $1,000 |
The Duchess | Lifestyle 600 Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northside, NY
As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Northside area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom Model at Franklin View Terrace in the in the Near Northeast neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Northside apartment is the Unit 3 - Fireplace Model at The Grange Building & GrangeX starting at $2,400 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the University Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northside apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Franklin View Terrace | 2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
The Grange Building & GrangeX | Unit 3 - Fireplace | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
624 Park Ave, Unit 2 | 624 Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
715 N McBride St, Unit 2nd Floor | 715 N McBride St | 2BR,1BA | $1.14 |
Hiawatha Heights | Three Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.46 |
Butternut Commons Luxury Apartments | A | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
Lincoln Hill Community | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Kasson Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
Hawley Green | 3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
Courtyard at James | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Lifestyle Ratings
Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States including Northside, 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 rankings of the best places for proximity to parks, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!
Getting Around the Northside Neighborhood in Syracuse, NY
Walk Score®
77 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
53 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
44 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northside is under $1,275.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northside?
The cheapest apartment in Northside is Courtyard at James which is listed at $762, while the average apartment in Northside costs $1,950.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northside?
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 8 regular apartments in Northside 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 Northside?
Cheap apartments in Northside have an average cost of $140 which is $1,810 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Northside.
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