Average Rent in Syracuse, NY
6 apartment buildings, 41 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,771/mo
Cheapest
$1,100/mo
Properties
6
Units
41
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Syracuse, NY.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Syracuse, NY Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Classic American Townhomes & Apts
300 Mains Ave, Syracuse, NY 13207, USA
The Orchard at Solo
125 Roxboro Cir, Mattydale, NY 13211, USA
The Meadows Apartment Homes
140 Westbrook Hills Dr, Syracuse, NY 13215, USA
The Treasury
101 S Salina St, Syracuse, NY 13202, USA
Campus Prime
613 Walnut Ave #1A, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
Pascarella Development & Management
925 7th N St Office, Liverpool, NY 13088, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Classic American Townhomes & Apts 300 Mains Ave, Syracuse, NY 13207, USA | $1,100 | $1,100 | $0.92 | 4.1 (47) | 1 |
| 2 | The Orchard at Solo 125 Roxboro Cir, Mattydale, NY 13211, USA | $1,295 | $1,370 | $1.37 | 3.9 (286) | 4 |
| 3 | The Meadows Apartment Homes 140 Westbrook Hills Dr, Syracuse, NY 13215, USA | $1,400 | $1,479 | $1.50 | 3 (199) | 22 |
| 4 | The Treasury 101 S Salina St, Syracuse, NY 13202, USA | $1,832 | $2,391 | $3.58 | 4.7 (26) | 14 |
| 5 | Campus Prime 613 Walnut Ave #1A, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.9 (92) | 0 |
| 6 | Pascarella Development & Management 925 7th N St Office, Liverpool, NY 13088, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.3 (19) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Classic American Townhomes & Apts
4.1 (47)300 Mains Ave, Syracuse, NY 13207, USA
The Orchard at Solo
3.9 (286)125 Roxboro Cir, Mattydale, NY 13211, USA
The Meadows Apartment Homes
3 (199)140 Westbrook Hills Dr, Syracuse, NY 13215, USA
The Treasury
4.7 (26)101 S Salina St, Syracuse, NY 13202, USA
Campus Prime
4.9 (92)613 Walnut Ave #1A, Syracuse, NY 13210, USA
Pascarella Development & Management
4.3 (19)925 7th N St Office, Liverpool, NY 13088, USA
Syracuse, NY Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Syracuse, NY is $1,771 per month, based on 41 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,100 at Classic American Townhomes & Apts to $1,832 at The Treasury.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,917/mo | $1,832/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $1,965/mo | $1,400/mo | 15 |
| 2 Bed | $1,637/mo | $1,100/mo | 24 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Syracuse, NY, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Syracuse, NY averages $1,965/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,637/mo. At the local median household income of $45,845, that works out to 46% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Syracuse, NY at $998/mo. The current tracked market average runs 77% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Syracuse, NY while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Syracuse, NY?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$71,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,771/mo.
Comfortable income
$85,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,100/mo), you need to earn at least $44,000/year.
Median household income in Syracuse, NY is $45,845 , about 46% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Syracuse, NY
Overall prices in Syracuse, NY runs below the national average by about 4% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 95.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Syracuse, NY's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,771 |
| Utilities | $342 |
| Groceries | $526 |
| Transportation | $816 |
| Healthcare | $398 |
| Other goods and services | $637 |
| Estimated total | $4,489/mo |
Population
146,211
Median household income
$45,845
Census median rent
$998/mo
Rent as % of income
33.9%
Median age
31.9
Mean commute
18 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in New York
How Syracuse, NY rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Syracuse, NY | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, NY | $1,869 | +6% | 21 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $4,528 | +156% | 10 |
| Rochester, NY | $1,816 | +3% | 9 |
| Cohoes, NY | $1,969 | +11% | 8 |
| Troy, NY | $1,887 | +7% | 6 |
| Buffalo, NY | $1,739 | -2% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Syracuse, NY?
The average rent in Syracuse, NY is $1,771 per month, based on 41 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Syracuse, NY?
The lowest available rent in Syracuse, NY starts at $1,100 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Syracuse, NY?
1-bedroom apartments in Syracuse, NY average $1,965/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,400/mo across 15 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Syracuse, NY?
2-bedroom apartments in Syracuse, NY average $1,637/mo. Units start from $1,100/mo across 24 units currently listed.
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