Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lakefront Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $700 (18 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Lakefront area of Syracuse.

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Harbor Street Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harbor Street Lofts

710 Emerson AveSyracuse, NY 13204
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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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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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466 N Salina St
1 Bedroom Apartments

466 N Salina St

466 N Salina StSyracuse, NY 13203
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Lakefront, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lakefront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lakefront area of Syracuse, NY is a Studio unit found at Brownstone Luxury Studio Apartments priced from $845. Lakeview Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Lakefront apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Brownstone Luxury Studio ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$845
Lakeview Apartments2BR UP w/ dining area-Newly Renovated!2BR,1BA$1,100
Hiawatha HeightsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275
Rugby Square ApartmentsBerkshire2BR,1BA$1,295
Franklin View Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lakefront, NY

As of May 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lakefront area is the $1.97 price per square foot Unit 307 Model at Herald Commons Apartments in the in the University Hill neighborhood starting from $3,000. The second greatest value Lakefront apartment is the renovated Model at Regency Tower starting at $1,995 with a $1.56 price per square foot in the Elmwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lakefront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Herald Commons ApartmentsUnit 3072BR,2BA$1.97
Regency Towerrenovated2BR,2BA$1.56
Butternut Commons Luxury ApartmentsA2BR,2BA$1.53
Hiawatha HeightsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.45
Franklin View Terrace1 Bedroom1BR,1.5BA$1.30
Pike Block2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$2.12
Clinton Street Commons ApartmentsWithout Balcony2BR,2BA$1.63
Lakeview Apartments2BR LL w/eat in kitchen-Newly Renovated!2BR,1BA$1.36
The Uncommon Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1.92
Rugby Square ApartmentsBerkshire2BR,1BA$1.77

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Lakefront, Syracuse, NY

Ranked #26

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across New York including Lakefront, Syracuse, and the greater Syracuse area. LifeStyle Ratings are a useful tool for comparing and sorting apartments and neighborhoods when choosing your rental home. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best outdoor access, luxury amenities, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Getting Around the Lakefront Neighborhood in Syracuse, NY

Walk Score®

58 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

40 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lakefront Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Lakefront?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lakefront is under $1,900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lakefront?

The cheapest apartment in Lakefront is Hiawatha Heights which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in Lakefront costs $2,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lakefront?

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 4 regular apartments in Lakefront 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 Lakefront?

Cheap apartments in Lakefront have an average cost of $111 which is $1,889 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lakefront.

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