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Rental Market Trends in Syracuse, NY

What is the average rent in Syracuse, NY?

$1,215/month

Average Rent

639 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Syracuse, NY is $1,215 per month. This is 26% lower than the national average rent of $1,632/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 $1,182 per month for a studio, $1,215 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,484 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,088 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,182/month
380 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,215/month
639 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,484/month
910 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,088/month
1,098 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$839/month
714 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,321/month
1,343 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,552/month
1,727 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,806/month
808 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$945/month
954 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,485/month
2,056 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Syracuse, NY?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $19 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 December 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Syracuse, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
17% Below $700/month
20% $700 - $1,000/month
32% $1,001 - $1,500/month
22% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Syracuse?

Based on current rent prices, Valley, Eastwood and Hawley-Green Historic Dist are the most affordable neighborhoods in Syracuse.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Valley
$1,138/month
667 Sq Ft
Eastwood
$1,154/month
597 Sq Ft
Hawley-Green Historic Dist
$1,240/month
664 Sq Ft
Little Italy
$1,368/month
868 Sq Ft
Franklin Square
$1,450/month
815 Sq Ft
Northside
$1,518/month
693 Sq Ft
Westside
$1,523/month
749 Sq Ft
Lakefront
$1,528/month
791 Sq Ft
Southside
$1,563/month
712 Sq Ft
Eastside
$1,577/month
659 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Syracuse?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hanover Square
$1,964/month
683 Sq Ft
Technology Garden
$1,874/month
824 Sq Ft
Armory Square
$1,806/month
751 Sq Ft
Salt District
$1,777/month
806 Sq Ft
Fairmount
$1,770/month
876 Sq Ft
Downtown Syracuse
$1,768/month
751 Sq Ft
Clinton Square
$1,766/month
714 Sq Ft
Eastside
$1,577/month
659 Sq Ft
Southside
$1,563/month
712 Sq Ft
Lakefront
$1,528/month
791 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
$1,577/month
659 Sq Ft
Northside
$1,518/month
693 Sq Ft
Downtown Syracuse
$1,768/month
751 Sq Ft
Armory Square
$1,806/month
751 Sq Ft
Clinton Square
$1,766/month
714 Sq Ft
Westside
$1,523/month
749 Sq Ft
Lakefront
$1,528/month
791 Sq Ft
Hanover Square
$1,964/month
683 Sq Ft
Franklin Square
$1,450/month
815 Sq Ft
Southside
$1,563/month
712 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 $1,215, you’ll want to make about $4,050 per month or $48,600 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 3.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Syracuse is 10.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,182 - $2,088. You can expect to pay 1.4% less for groceries, 6.8% less for utilities, and 6.1% more for transportation.

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Syracuse, NY

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

Use the tool below to compare Syracuse, NY to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Valley

Syracuse, NY

Hanover Square

Syracuse, NY

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One Bedroom
$1,016/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,250/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,769/month
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460 S Main St,
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7540 Buckley Road,
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$2,300 - $2,390

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Syracuse, NY 13210

$1,631

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10 Communities in Syracuse
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    Units

  • 19

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  • 29

    Communities

  • 6,991

    Units

  • 21

    Cities

5 Communities in Syracuse
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  • 3,450

    Communities

  • 951,424

    Units

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    Cities

4 Communities in Syracuse
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    Units

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4 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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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