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Rental Market Trends in Syracuse, NY

What is the average rent in Syracuse, NY?

$1,214/month

Average Rent

660 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Syracuse, NY is $1,214 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Syracuse more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Syracuse, you can expect to pay about $1,175 per month for a studio, $1,214 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,469 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,090 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,175/month
379 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,214/month
660 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,469/month
920 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,090/month
1,096 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$795/month
378 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,196/month
1,341 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,660/month
1,841 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,671/month
662 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,381/month
868 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Syracuse, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.2%, which averages out to $27 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Syracuse, NY
Last Updated October 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Syracuse, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
17% Below $700/month
22% $700 - $1,000/month
30% $1,001 - $1,500/month
23% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Syracuse?

Based on current rent prices, Hawley-Green Historic Dist, Little Italy and Thornden Park are the most affordable neighborhoods in Syracuse.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hawley-Green Historic Dist
$1,251/month
687 Sq Ft
Little Italy
$1,378/month
848 Sq Ft
Thornden Park
$1,409/month
820 Sq Ft
Franklin Square
$1,475/month
822 Sq Ft
Lakefront
$1,533/month
802 Sq Ft
Westside
$1,548/month
741 Sq Ft
Northside
$1,573/month
712 Sq Ft
Southside
$1,604/month
661 Sq Ft
Eastside
$1,629/month
652 Sq Ft
Downtown Syracuse
$1,789/month
746 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Syracuse?

Based on current rent prices, Hanover Square, Armory Square and Clinton Square are the most expensive neighborhoods in Syracuse.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hanover Square
$2,070/month
686 Sq Ft
Armory Square
$1,839/month
745 Sq Ft
Clinton Square
$1,814/month
723 Sq Ft
Downtown Syracuse
$1,789/month
746 Sq Ft
Eastside
$1,629/month
652 Sq Ft
Southside
$1,604/month
661 Sq Ft
Northside
$1,573/month
712 Sq Ft
Westside
$1,548/month
741 Sq Ft
Lakefront
$1,533/month
802 Sq Ft
Franklin Square
$1,475/month
822 Sq Ft

Which Syracuse neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Syracuse with the most apartments available are Eastside, Northside and Downtown Syracuse .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Eastside
$1,629/month
652 Sq Ft
Northside
$1,573/month
712 Sq Ft
Downtown Syracuse
$1,789/month
746 Sq Ft
Armory Square
$1,839/month
745 Sq Ft
Clinton Square
$1,814/month
723 Sq Ft
Westside
$1,548/month
741 Sq Ft
Lakefront
$1,533/month
802 Sq Ft
Franklin Square
$1,475/month
822 Sq Ft
Hanover Square
$2,070/month
686 Sq Ft
Little Italy
$1,378/month
848 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Syracuse, NY?

Because the average rent in Syracuse is $1,214, you’ll want to make about $4,046 per month or $48,552 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Syracuse, NY is 3.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Syracuse is 8.1% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,175 - $2,090. You can expect to pay 0.7% less for groceries, 5.7% less for utilities, and 7.1% more for transportation.

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Syracuse, NY

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101 Lafayette Rd,
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$1,030 - $1,925

1-3 Beds

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Iron Pier Apartments

720 Van Rensselaer St,
Syracuse, NY 13204

$1,500 - $2,750

1-2 Beds

300 E Washington

300 E Washington

300 E Washington St,
Syracuse, NY 13202

$1,650 - $4,500

Studio - 3 Beds

Clarendon Heights

Clarendon Heights

508 Ivy Ridge Rd,
Syracuse, NY 13210

$1,159 - $1,631

1-2 Beds

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  • 1,456

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  • 8

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10 Communities in Syracuse
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  • 5,239

    Units

  • 19

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7 Communities in Syracuse
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DHM Properties
  • 28

    Communities

  • 6,802

    Units

  • 20

    Cities

5 Communities in Syracuse
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,438

    Communities

  • 948,899

    Units

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    Cities

4 Communities in Syracuse
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  • 103,134

    Units

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    Cities

4 Communities in Syracuse
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DLH Properties
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    Communities

  • 4,787

    Units

  • 18

    Cities

4 Communities in Syracuse
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NBM Management
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    Units

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Berkeley Properties
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    Units

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2 Communities in Syracuse

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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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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