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Rental Market Trends in Syracuse, NY

What is the average rent in Syracuse, NY?

$1,249/month

Average Rent

639 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Syracuse, NY is $1,249 per month. This is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,197 per month for a studio, $1,249 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,496 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,097 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,197/month
385 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,249/month
639 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,496/month
904 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,097/month
1,098 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$774/month
720 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,730/month
1,007 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,202/month
1,535 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,675/month
1,492 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,192/month
534 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,040/month
1,497 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,700/month
1,876 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$862/month
1,010 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,966/month
1,335 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 $20 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 April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Syracuse, NY
Percentage*
Rent Range
16% Below $700/month
19% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
10% 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, Thornden Park and Little Italy are the most affordable neighborhoods in Syracuse.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Hawley-Green Historic Dist
$1,224/month
751 Sq Ft
Thornden Park
$1,375/month
662 Sq Ft
Little Italy
$1,379/month
1,076 Sq Ft
Franklin Square
$1,456/month
840 Sq Ft
Lakefront
$1,480/month
840 Sq Ft
Eastside
$1,544/month
668 Sq Ft
Westside
$1,608/month
772 Sq Ft
Northside
$1,626/month
776 Sq Ft
Southside
$1,703/month
701 Sq Ft
Salt District
$1,830/month
817 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
$2,194/month
706 Sq Ft
Armory Square
$1,906/month
796 Sq Ft
Clinton Square
$1,881/month
745 Sq Ft
Fairmount
$1,854/month
790 Sq Ft
Technology Garden
$1,852/month
733 Sq Ft
Downtown Syracuse
$1,835/month
751 Sq Ft
Salt District
$1,830/month
817 Sq Ft
Southside
$1,703/month
701 Sq Ft
Northside
$1,626/month
776 Sq Ft
Westside
$1,608/month
772 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
$1,544/month
668 Sq Ft
Downtown Syracuse
$1,835/month
751 Sq Ft
Northside
$1,626/month
776 Sq Ft
Armory Square
$1,906/month
796 Sq Ft
Westside
$1,608/month
772 Sq Ft
Clinton Square
$1,881/month
745 Sq Ft
Southside
$1,703/month
701 Sq Ft
Technology Garden
$1,852/month
733 Sq Ft
Lakefront
$1,480/month
840 Sq Ft
Franklin Square
$1,456/month
840 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 $1,249, you’ll want to make about $4,163 per month or $49,956 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 $1,197 - $2,097. 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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Syracuse, NY

1,528 Available Apartments for Rent

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

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Apartment Averages

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Syracuse, NY

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Syracuse, NY

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300 E Washington

300 E Washington St,
Syracuse, NY 13202

$1,650 - $4,500

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Treeline Apartments

Treeline Apartments

7540 Buckley Road,
Liverpool, NY 13088

$2,200 - $2,290

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Wood Wind Gardens

460 S Main St,
North Syracuse, NY 13212

$1,275 - $1,525

1-2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Syracuse, NY

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Sutton Real Estate Company, LLC
  • 18

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  • 1,496

    Units

  • 9

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10 Communities in Syracuse
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S&R Management
  • 13

    Communities

  • 1,310

    Units

  • 8

    Cities

9 Communities in Syracuse
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Capodagli Property Co.
  • 36

    Communities

  • 5,471

    Units

  • 20

    Cities

7 Communities in Syracuse
DHM Properties
DHM Properties
  • 29

    Communities

  • 6,991

    Units

  • 21

    Cities

5 Communities in Syracuse
Morgan Properties
Morgan Properties
  • 390

    Communities

  • 108,283

    Units

  • 237

    Cities

4 Communities in Syracuse
DLH Properties
DLH Properties
  • 27

    Communities

  • 4,787

    Units

  • 18

    Cities

4 Communities in Syracuse
NBM Management
NBM Management
  • 18

    Communities

  • 3,894

    Units

  • 15

    Cities

4 Communities in Syracuse
Greystar
Greystar
  • 3,486

    Communities

  • 959,251

    Units

  • 891

    Cities

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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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