Iron Pier
720 Van Rensselaer St,
Syracuse, NY 13204
$2,500 - $2,750
1-2 Beds
Area Guide
Lakefront Syracuse, NY
Syracuse’s trendy waterfront locale
Urban
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Great Location
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Lake
As its name implies, Lakefront is nestled along the southern end of Onondaga Lake, blending natural beauty with urban living. Lakefront provides many residents with views of the lake or Syracuse's Inner Harbor, a small waterfront greenspace that has become a hub for this neighborhood, hosting concerts, fireworks, block parties, and festivals throughout the year. Many rentals in the area are lofts or renovated factories and mills, giving the area an industrial-chic vibe. Lakefront has a surprisingly low cost of living and there are rentals available for every budget.
Along with several trendy bars and restaurants, Lakefront is home to Destiny USA, the largest shopping mall in the state. This mall provides an intriguing blend of high-end outlet stores and an array of popular retailers, keeping residents coming back with wine tastings, a go-kart course, charity events, and live music. For even more shopping, dining, and entertainment options, residents head about two miles south to Downtown Syracuse. Great for renters who want to be close to campus, Lakefront is only three miles away from Syracuse University.
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Lakefront is $1,180 for a studio, $1,546 for one bedroom, $2,113 for two bedrooms, and $2,140 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lakefront has increased by 3.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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505 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,180/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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775 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,546/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,245 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,113/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,764 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,140/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lakefront - Syracuse, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Lakefront - Syracuse, NY offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Great Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
80
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Lakefront - Syracuse, NY are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Moderate Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
50
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Lakefront - Syracuse, NY from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Great Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
80
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology
- Erie Canal Museum
- Rosamond Gifford Zoo
- Clark Reservation State Park
- Camillus Erie Canal Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Syracuse Hancock International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.