Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Syracuse Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $700 (20 Rentals)

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Clinton Plaza
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Clinton Plaza

550 S Clinton StSyracuse, NY 13202
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Creekwalk Commons
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Creekwalk Commons

360 Erie Blvd ESyracuse, NY 13202
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Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Syracuse Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Syracuse area of Syracuse, NY is a Studio unit found at The Duchess priced from $900. The Ikon has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,095. Here are the most affordable Downtown Syracuse apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The DuchessLifestyle 600 StudioStudio,1BA$900
The IkonStudio /1 Bath | Utilities includedStudio,1BA$1,095
Nettleton Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Rugby Square ApartmentsBerkshire2BR,1BA$1,215
Clarendon Heights1 Bed/1 Bath @ 750 Sq. Ft.1BR,1BA$1,234

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Syracuse, NY

As of February 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Syracuse area is the $1.60 price per square foot Unit 3 - Fireplace Model at The Grange Building & GrangeX in the in the University Hill neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Downtown Syracuse apartment is the 1 bedroom Units Model at State Tower starting at $2,115 with a $1.67 price per square foot in the University Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Syracuse apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Grange Building & GrangeXUnit 3 - Fireplace2BR,2BA$1.60
State Tower1 bedroom Units1BR,1BA$1.67
Deys Plaza Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.42
412 Pearl St, Unit Luxury Loft 1412 Pearl St1BR,1BA$1.29
Merchants CommonsType 21BR,1BA$1.72
Regency Towerdeluxe remodeled1BR,1BA$1.41
Greenway PlaceIris2BR,1BA$1.44
Nettleton Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
314 Oak St.2bed1bath2BR,1BA$1.69
Rugby Square ApartmentsBerkshire2BR,1BA$1.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Syracuse, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of rentals in cities across the United States, including Syracuse. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Downtown Syracuse Neighborhood in Syracuse, NY

Walk Score®

92 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

59 / 100

Good Transit

Many 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 Downtown Syracuse Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Syracuse?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Syracuse is at The Duchess listed at $900.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Syracuse Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Syracuse Apartment is $1,100 at Nettleton Commons Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Syracuse Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Syracuse is starting from $1,215 at Rugby Square Apartments.

What is the most affordable Downtown Syracuse Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Syracuse Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Ikon and starts from $1,710.

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