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Courtyard at James
708 James StSyracuse, NY 13203
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James Crest Manor
1072 James StSyracuse, NY 13203
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605 W Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13204
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307-315 Hawley AveSyracuse, NY 13203
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601 N Townsend StSyracuse, NY 13202
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444 E Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13202
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Downtown, Syracuse, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Studio Apartments | $1,474 | $746 | $3,400 |
| Downtown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,647 | $762 | $2,675 |
| Downtown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,000 | $885 | $3,992 |
| Downtown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $1,384 | $4,950 |
| Downtown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,077 | $984 | $7,200 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown 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 $825. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyard at James | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $762 |
| Brownstone Luxury Studio Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Lifestyle Apartments at Syracuse | The Gardens Studio (All Utilities Included) | Studio,1BA | $825 |
| Hawley Green | 15 | Studio,1BA | $900 |
| The Duchess | Lifestyle 600 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NY
As of March 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Car Garage Included, In Unit Laundry Model at Franklin View Terrace in the in the Near Northeast neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Downtown apartment is the 307 S Clinton St Model at 307 S Clinton St, Unit 500 starting at $3,600 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the University Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin View Terrace | 2 Car Garage Included, In Unit Laundry | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| 307 S Clinton St, Unit 500 | 307 S Clinton St | 4BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Deys Plaza Apartments | 2BR 1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
| 408 E Laurel St | 3BDR 1BA | 3BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 719 E Genesee St | 3 bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| Butternut Commons Luxury Apartments | D | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
| Nettleton Commons Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| Kasson Place | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| 502 University Apartments | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Courtyard at James | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown is under $1,200.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown is Courtyard at James which is listed at $762, while the average apartment in Downtown costs $1,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown?
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 193 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown?
Cheap apartments in Downtown have an average cost of $679 which is $1,221 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.
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