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

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Ross Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ross Towers

710-712 Lodi StSyracuse, NY 13203
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511 N State St
2 Bedroom Apartments

511 N State St

511 N State StSyracuse, NY 13203
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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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430 Wilkinson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

430 Wilkinson St

430 Wilkinson StSyracuse, NY 13204
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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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Clinton Square Suites
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clinton Square Suites

226-230 W Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13202
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One Clinton Square
1 Bedroom Apartments

One Clinton Square

1 Clinton SqSyracuse, NY 13202
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407 Wilkinson St
2 Bedroom Apartments

407 Wilkinson St

407 Wilkinson StSyracuse, NY 13204
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Northside, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courtyard at James1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$762
Brownstone Luxury Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$845
Valentine GardensLove1BR,1BA$950
Lifestyle Apartments at SyracuseThe Gardens Studio (All Utilities Included)Studio,1BA$1,000
The DuchessLifestyle 600 StudioStudio,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Franklin View Terrace2 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.07
The Grange Building & GrangeXUnit 3 - Fireplace2BR,2BA$1.60
624 Park Ave, Unit 2624 Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.87
715 N McBride St, Unit 2nd Floor715 N McBride St2BR,1BA$1.14
Hiawatha HeightsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.46
Butternut Commons Luxury ApartmentsA2BR,2BA$1.53
Lincoln Hill Community2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.47
Kasson PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Hawley Green31BR,1BA$1.62
Courtyard at James1 Bedroom1BR,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

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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