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Highlights

  • Spacious bedrooms
  • Linen closets
  • Eat-in kitchen
  • Private front and rear entrances
  • Full ceramic-tiled bathroom
  • Lots of storage space

Location

300 Mains Ave, Syracuse, NY 13207, USA|Valley
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Management

Sym Syracuse LLC

Leasing office

(315) 469-2705

Property Overview

Classic American offers strong overall value with an expert rating of 8.6/10 and top-tier scores for price (10/10) and location (9/10), reflecting competitive pricing and convenient access to key destinations. Residents can expect an elevated living standard with features like spacious bedrooms, an eat-in kitchen, generous storage including linen closets, private front and rear entrances, and a full ceramic-tiled bathroom. The property is also highly rated for pet friendliness, and its extensive photo set and trustworthy, detailed listing help renters clearly understand what to expect.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Classic American is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Classic American has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • More space
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Rockaway2 bed1 bath1,200 sqft$1,100 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Classic American

Building

Cats OK

Other

Water & Sewage
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

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About Classic American

HomeApartments in SyracuseValley Classic American

If you are looking for Syracuse area Townhomes and Apartments, return to a simpler era, where life is relaxed and service is more than a word – it’s a commitment. Classic American offers this lifestyle. Affordable townhomes and apartments nestled in a peaceful wooded setting provide you with the finest in classic country living – minutes from downtown. In your Townhome, you will experience all the pleasures of a traditional home including a complete kitchen and formal dining room entering into a sun filled living room. Open stairs lead to a second floor with spacious bedrooms, closets, and a full ceramic-tiled bathroom. Your Apartment features a convenient one level floor plan with a large living room, eat-in kitchen, and lots of storage space. Most of all, you’ll enjoy amenities all but forgotten in today’s world; linen closets, pantry space, private front and rear entrances as well as a full additional floor of semi-finished basement space. Solid construction ensures quiet privacy and energy efficiency. These charming Apartments and Townhomes, in the lower Onondaga Hill community, are on a city bus line and are less than 15 minutes from downtown, S.U., O.C.C., and all major hospitals. They are within convenient walking distance of churches, banks, grocery stores, restaurants and a variety of specialty shops.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Classic American is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Classic American has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Classic American
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Classic American offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Classic American is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Classic American is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·7A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While it may not have as many distinctive features as similar properties in the surrounding area, renters can trust Classic American to provide reasonable accomodations and accurate details about its community.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Classic American is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 pet hospital in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 2 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Classic American compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 225 sqft larger than other listings nearby
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Rent trends in Valley

2-bedroom apartments at Classic American cost about 8% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Valley.

Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Valley
Syracuse
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Syracuse
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,491
June 2024$1,508
July 2024$1,467
August 2024$1,489
September 2024$1,306
October 2024$1,478
November 2024$1,472
December 2024$1,434
January 2025$1,456
February 2025$1,485
March 2025$1,580
April 2025$1,550
May 2025$1,595
June 2025$1,600
July 2025$1,545
August 2025$1,500
September 2025$1,440
October 2025$1,639
November 2025$1,900
December 2025$1,762
January 2026$1,821
February 2026$1,676
March 2026$1,575
April 2026$1,575
A table of 2-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Valley
MonthMedian Rent
June 2024$1,079
July 2024$1,093
August 2024$1,095
September 2024$1,095
August 2025$1,208
September 2025$1,156
October 2025$1,142
December 2025$1,200
January 2026$1,303
February 2026$1,285
March 2026$1,221
April 2026$1,195

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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Schools near Classic American

Van Duyn Elementary School

401 loomis ave

syracuse, NY, 13207

PK, K-5Public
C-

Syracuse Latin School

345 jamesville ave

syracuse, NY, 13210

PK, K-8Public
B-

Steam at Dr King Elementary School

416 e raynor ave

syracuse, NY, 13202

PK, K-5Public
C-

Lyncourt School

2707-2709 court st

syracuse, NY, 13208

PK, K-8Public
C+

Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Boces

6820 thompson rd

syracuse, NY, 13211

K-12Public
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Neighborhood

Valley | Syracuse, NY

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Syracuse near 300 Mains Ave

Walking

4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 300 Mains Ave, Syracuse

Groceries

3/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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