Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

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Syracuse University - Syracuse, NY Area Guide

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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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Syracuse, NY is $1,184 for a studio, $1,240 for one bedroom, $1,499 for two bedrooms, and $2,112 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Syracuse has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 384 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,184/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 635 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,240/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 904 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,499/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,102 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,112/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Some Public Transit

Transit

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

40 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

30 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Recreation

Large Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

70 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Schools

Cherry Road Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

358 Students

Syracuse Latin School

Public

Grades PK-8

640 Students

Onondaga Hill Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

577 Students

Lyncourt School

Public

Grades PK-8

430 Students

Solvay Middle School

Public

Grades PK-8

414 Students

Syracuse Latin School

Public

Grades PK-8

640 Students

Onondaga Hill Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

577 Students

Lyncourt School

Public

Grades PK-8

430 Students

Solvay Middle School

Public

Grades PK-8

414 Students

Expeditionary Learning Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

173 Students

Westhill High School

Public

Grades 9-12

525 Students

Institute Of Technology At Syracuse Central

Public

Grades 9-12

596 Students

Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School

Public

Grades K-12

993 Students

Nottingham High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,349 Students

Henninger High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,482 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 February 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.