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Rental Market Trends in Syracuse, NY

What is the average rent in Syracuse, NY?

$1,230/month

Average Rent

634 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Syracuse, NY is $1,230 per month. This is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/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 $1,172 per month for a studio, $1,230 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,483 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,092 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,172/month
380 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,230/month
634 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,483/month
905 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,092/month
1,098 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$803/month
600 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,932/month
903 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,033/month
1,455 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,586/month
1,566 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,267/month
704 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,918/month
978 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,392/month
1,777 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$915/month
954 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,285/month
1,444 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,257/month
1,566 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Syracuse, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $6 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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Rent Ranges in Syracuse, NY
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Syracuse, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
17% Below $700/month
19% $700 - $1,000/month
34% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $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, Thornden Park, Valley and Nob Hill are the most affordable neighborhoods in Syracuse.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Thornden Park
$1,213/month
546 Sq Ft
Valley
$1,218/month
682 Sq Ft
Nob Hill
$1,218/month
682 Sq Ft
Hawley-Green Historic Dist
$1,222/month
721 Sq Ft
Little Italy
$1,377/month
962 Sq Ft
Northside
$1,432/month
773 Sq Ft
Eastside
$1,452/month
641 Sq Ft
Franklin Square
$1,514/month
866 Sq Ft
Lakefront
$1,571/month
829 Sq Ft
Westside
$1,598/month
765 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Syracuse?

Based on current rent prices, Technology Garden, Fairmount and Armory Square are the most expensive neighborhoods in Syracuse.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Technology Garden
$2,107/month
983 Sq Ft
Fairmount
$1,848/month
893 Sq Ft
Armory Square
$1,830/month
865 Sq Ft
Salt District
$1,822/month
821 Sq Ft
Downtown Syracuse
$1,769/month
833 Sq Ft
Southside
$1,680/month
723 Sq Ft
Clinton Square
$1,679/month
772 Sq Ft
Westside
$1,598/month
765 Sq Ft
Lakefront
$1,571/month
829 Sq Ft
Franklin Square
$1,514/month
866 Sq Ft

Which Syracuse neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Eastside
$1,452/month
641 Sq Ft
Downtown Syracuse
$1,769/month
833 Sq Ft
Northside
$1,432/month
773 Sq Ft
Westside
$1,598/month
765 Sq Ft
Armory Square
$1,830/month
865 Sq Ft
Lakefront
$1,571/month
829 Sq Ft
Clinton Square
$1,679/month
772 Sq Ft
Franklin Square
$1,514/month
866 Sq Ft
Thornden Park
$1,213/month
546 Sq Ft
Southside
$1,680/month
723 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 $1,230, you’ll want to make about $4,100 per month or $49,200 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 3.6% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Syracuse is 11.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,172 - $2,092. You can expect to pay 2.7% less for groceries, 6.6% less for utilities, and 6.4% more for transportation.

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How does Syracuse, NY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Nob Hill Apartments

101 Lafayette Rd,
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$1,015 - $1,925

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300 E Washington

300 E Washington St,
Syracuse, NY 13202

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Studio - 3 Beds

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Norstar Apartments

4784 Norstar Blvd,
Liverpool, NY 13088

$965 - $1,500

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Treeline Apartments

7540 Buckley Road,
Liverpool, NY 13088

$2,200 - $2,290

2 Beds

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  • 1,496

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  • 9

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10 Communities in Syracuse
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S&R Management
  • 12

    Communities

  • 1,197

    Units

  • 8

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8 Communities in Syracuse
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Capodagli Property Co.
  • 35

    Communities

  • 5,415

    Units

  • 19

    Cities

7 Communities in Syracuse
DHM Properties
DHM Properties
  • 29

    Communities

  • 6,991

    Units

  • 21

    Cities

5 Communities in Syracuse
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    Communities

  • 108,513

    Units

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    Cities

4 Communities in Syracuse
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  • 4,787

    Units

  • 18

    Cities

4 Communities in Syracuse
NBM Management
NBM Management
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  • 3,894

    Units

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3 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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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