Average Rent in Syracuse, NY
4 apartment buildings, 29 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,797/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,100/mo
Classic American Townhomes & Apts
Properties
4
tracked daily
Units
29
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 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 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Classic American Townhomes & Apts
300 Mains Ave, Syracuse, NY 13207, USA
The Meadows Apartment Homes
140 Westbrook Hills Dr, Syracuse, NY 13215, USA
Onondaga Lake Townhomes
151 Old Liverpool Rd Apartment 5F, Liverpool
The Treasury
101 S Salina St, Syracuse, NY 13202, 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 Meadows Apartment Homes 140 Westbrook Hills Dr, Syracuse, NY 13215, USA | $1,295 | $1,465 | $1.55 | 3 (199) | 16 |
| 3 | Onondaga Lake Townhomes 151 Old Liverpool Rd Apartment 5F, Liverpool | $1,300 | $1,300 | $1.13 | 3.1 (34) | 1 |
| 4 | The Treasury 101 S Salina St, Syracuse, NY 13202, USA | $1,832 | $2,389 | $3.48 | 4.7 (26) | 11 |
Explore Each Property
Classic American Townhomes & Apts
4.1 (47)300 Mains Ave, Syracuse, NY 13207, USA
The Meadows Apartment Homes
3 (199)140 Westbrook Hills Dr, Syracuse, NY 13215, USA
Onondaga Lake Townhomes
3.1 (34)151 Old Liverpool Rd Apartment 5F, Liverpool
The Treasury
4.7 (26)101 S Salina St, Syracuse, NY 13202, USA
Syracuse, NY Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Syracuse, NY is $1,797 per month, based on 29 units across 4 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 | $1,817/mo | $1,295/mo | 12 |
| 2 Bed | $1,766/mo | $1,100/mo | 15 |
Every price is a real asking rent, 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 $1,817/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,766/mo. At the local median household income of $45,845, that works out to 47% 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 80% 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
$72,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,797/mo.
Comfortable income
$86,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving 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 47% 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) | $1,797 |
| Utilities | $342 |
| Groceries | $526 |
| Transportation | $816 |
| Healthcare | $398 |
| Other goods and services | $637 |
| Estimated total | $4,515/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 | $1,891 | +5% | 100 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $4,817 | +168% | 12 |
| Schenectady, NY | $1,883 | +5% | 8 |
| Rochester, NY | $1,822 | +1% | 8 |
| White Plains, NY | $3,765 | +110% | 6 |
| Utica, NY | $2,013 | +12% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Syracuse, NY?
The average rent in Syracuse, NY is $1,797 per month, based on 29 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
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 and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Syracuse, NY?
1-bedroom apartments in Syracuse, NY average $1,817/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,295/mo across 12 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Syracuse, NY?
2-bedroom apartments in Syracuse, NY average $1,766/mo. Units start from $1,100/mo across 15 units currently listed.
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