Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

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Syracuse University - Syracuse, NY

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Syracuse University is a private research institution large enough to attract and engage scholars from around the world yet small enough to support a personalized and academically rigorous student experience. With a history dating back to 1870, Syracuse offers more than 200 majors and 100 minors in addition to over 100 study abroad programs in 60 countries.

Located in the heart of New York State, Syracuse’s campus is a combination of traditional and contemporary architecture, sprawling greens, and historic sculptures. There are plenty of apartments, townhomes, and lofts available for rent near Syracuse’s vast campus. The University Hill, Northside, Lakefront, and Westside neighborhoods are all convenient to campus. Accessibility to the 690 and I-81 make longer commutes simple.

Orange sports teams competing in the NCAA Division I Atlantic Coast Conference, over 300 student organizations, and access to a variety of museums and events ensure there is always something to do in Syracuse. Planning weekend getaways is easy with Niagara Falls, Rochester, and Albany all within a three-hour drive of Syracuse.

Rent Trends

As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Syracuse, NY is $1,175 for a studio, $1,205 for one bedroom, $1,458 for two bedrooms, and $2,088 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Syracuse has increased by 2.6% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 387 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,175/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 663 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,205/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 912 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,458/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,103 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,088/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

64

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

34

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Syracuse Latin School

Public

Grades PK-8

642 Students

Roxboro Road Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

715 Students

Cherry Road Elementary School

Public

Grades 1-4

365 Students

Meachem Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

333 Students

Dr Weeks Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

714 Students

Syracuse Latin School

Public

Grades PK-8

642 Students

Roxboro Road Middle School

Public

Grades 5-7

715 Students

Grant Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

608 Students

Onondaga Hill Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

554 Students

Solvay Middle School

Public

Grades PK & 5-8

438 Students

Westhill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

550 Students

Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central

Public

Grades 9-12

581 Students

Nottingham High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,226 Students

Henninger High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,499 Students

Corcoran High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,252 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Erie Canal Museum
  • Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology
  • Rosamond Gifford Zoo
  • Clark Reservation State Park
  • Hill Top Ranch

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 2025.