Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $400 (19 Rentals)

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220 Midland Ave

SyracuseNY13204
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Faith & Hope Manor
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Faith & Hope Manor

648 W Onondaga StSyracuse, NY 13204
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Ross Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Ross Towers

710-712 Lodi StSyracuse, NY 13203
Senior Living

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Almus Olver Towers
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Almus Olver Towers

300 Burt StSyracuse, NY 13202
Senior Living
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127 South Ave
Studio Apartments

127 South Ave

127 South AveSyracuse, NY 13204
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Clinton Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clinton Plaza

550 S Clinton StSyracuse, NY 13202
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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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430 Wilkinson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

430 Wilkinson St

430 Wilkinson StSyracuse, NY 13204
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1221 E Genesee St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1221 E Genesee St

1221 E Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13210
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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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Downtown, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

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 $845. Here are the most affordable Downtown apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courtyard at James1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$762
Brownstone Luxury Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$845
Hawley Green15Studio,1BA$1,000
Nettleton Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Kasson PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown, NY

As of April 29, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Franklin View Terrace2 Car Garage Included, In Unit Laundry2BR,2BA$1.07
307 S Clinton St, Unit 500307 S Clinton St4BR,2BA$1.50
Deys Plaza Apartments2BR 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.45
408 E Laurel St3BDR 1BA3BR,1BA$1.12
719 E Genesee St3 bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.22
Butternut Commons Luxury ApartmentsA2BR,2BA$1.53
The 2142 Bd / 2 Ba2BR,2BA$1.45
Nettleton Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29
Kasson PlaceOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.37
Courtyard at James1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.39

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Downtown, Syracuse, NY

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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 $1,350.

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 $1,730.

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 48 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 $716 which is $1,014 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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