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Syracuse, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Syracuse, NY

Pricing Updated: 05/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Syracuse, NY area range in price from $699 to $4,500 with an overall median price of $1,959. The three Syracuse neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Taunton at $975, Westvale at $975, and Fairmount at $975. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Syracuse Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Taunton$1,577$97512
Westvale$1,585$97524
Fairmount$1,629$9757
Salt Springs$1,650$85031
Lincoln Park$1,675$74665
Near Northeast$1,675$746110
Eastside$1,700$699122
Meadowbrook$1,700$69981
Westcott$1,705$75078
Downtown$1,718$746127

Cheapest Available Syracuse Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Syracuse, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Courtyard at James in the Near Northeast neighborhood priced from $762. Brownstone Luxury Studio Apartments in the Near Westside neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $845. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Syracuse apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courtyard at James1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$762
Brownstone Luxury Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$845
Carriage HouseStudioStudio,1BA$875
Thurber ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$885
Grant VillageSquire1BR,1BA$890

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Syracuse, NY

As of May 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Syracuse area is the $0.58 price per square foot 113 Gorland Ave Model at 113 Gorland Ave, Unit 113 Gorland Ave Floor 2 in the in the Meadowbrook neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Syracuse apartment is the Unit 1 - Garden Model at Northwood Patio Homes starting at $2,500 with a $1.04 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Syracuse apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
113 Gorland Ave, Unit 113 Gorland Ave Floor 2113 Gorland Ave3BR,1BA$0.58
Northwood Patio HomesUnit 1 - Garden2BR,1BA$1.04
University Village Apartments on Colvin4X44BR,4BA$0.53
408 E Laurel St3BDR 1BA3BR,1BA$1.12
1621 Bellevue Ave, Unit Floor 11621 Bellevue Ave2BR,1BA$1.20
Clay Court Apartments2Brm 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.25
Wellington Manor Apartments2x1A1WM2BR,1BA$1.25
Wildwood Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.22
120 Crippen PlCrippen2BR,1BA$1.28
Nettleton Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.29

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Syracuse, NY Area Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions about Syracuse

What type of rentals are currently available in Syracuse?

There are currently 999 Apartments for Rent in Syracuse, NY with pricing that ranges from $699 to $4,500. There are also 98 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Syracuse ranging from $700 to $4,250.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Syracuse?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Syracuse ranges from $700 to $4,250 with an average monthly rent of $1,814.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Syracuse?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Syracuse range from $699 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,300 to $4,250. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $900.

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