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


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Lakefront, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lakefront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Lakefront Studio Apartments | $1,740 | $845 | $3,400 |
Lakefront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,475 | $950 | $2,900 |
Lakefront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,806 | $1,100 | $3,800 |
Lakefront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,319 | $1,600 | $4,500 |
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There are currently 18 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lakefront Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Brownstone Luxury Studio Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $845 |
Lakeview Apartments | 2BR UP w/ dining area-Newly Renovated! | 2BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Hiawatha Heights | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Rugby Square Apartments | Berkshire | 2BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Franklin View Terrace | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Herald Commons Apartments | Unit 307 | 2BR,2BA | $1.97 |
Regency Tower | renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.56 |
Butternut Commons Luxury Apartments | A | 2BR,2BA | $1.53 |
Hiawatha Heights | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
Franklin View Terrace | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
Pike Block | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $2.12 |
Clinton Street Commons Apartments | Without Balcony | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
Lakeview Apartments | 2BR LL w/eat in kitchen-Newly Renovated! | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
The Uncommon Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
Rugby Square Apartments | Berkshire | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleLakefront, Syracuse, NY
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Among neighborhoods in Syracuse, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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
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 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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