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Highlights

  • Off-street parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Hardwood flooring
  • Eat-in kitchen
  • Additional storage
  • Utilities included

Location

138 Polk St, Syracuse, NY 13224, USA|Eastside
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Management

D.N. Drucker Ltd.

Leasing office

(315) 445-1229

Property Overview

138 Polk Street is rated highly overall, with strong marks for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness, making it an attractive option for renters. It also stands out for value for money, 25 photos, and features like off-street parking, hardwood flooring, an eat-in kitchen, additional storage, refrigerator, and utilities included. It is especially noted for pet friendliness, with nearby pet hospitals, supply stores, and grooming services.

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

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 138 Polk Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 138 Polk Street 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
  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$1,050 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to 138 Polk Street, Apt 1. Newly renovated one-bedroom, one-bath apartment. Kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, flooring and appliances. Living room and bedroom new carpet. Utilities included and coin-op laundry on site. Secured building and off-street parking. *Ask about our rent special!* For more available housing, please visit our website www dndruckerltd com
2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath$1,150 /mo1 unit availableNow Leasing! Second Floor 2 bedroom, 1 bath. Eat-in kitchen with electric stove, refrigerator and new flooring, countertops and cabinets! Living room, hardwood flooring throughout. Coin-op laundry in basement and additional storage. Off-street parking, close to bus line and shopping! *Ask about our rent special!* For more available housing, please visit www dndruckerltd com

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Amenities for 138 Polk Street

Apartment Amenities

Utilities Included

Appliances

Electric StoveRange
Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKCoin Op Laundry
Controlled AccessControlled Building
Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Off-Street Parking

Services

Lawn Care IncludedSnow Removal

Other

Water Only
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

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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About 138 Polk Street

HomeApartments in SyracuseEastside 138 Polk Street

Welcome to 138 Polk Street, Apt 1. Newly renovated one-bedroom, one-bath apartment. Kitchen with new cabinets, countertops, flooring and appliances. Living room and bedroom new carpet. Utilities included and coin-op laundry on site. Secured building and off-street parking. *Ask about our rent special!* For more available housing, please visit our website www dndruckerltd com


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.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, 138 Polk Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 138 Polk Street 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 138 Polk Street
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.
138 Polk Street 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·10A 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.
138 Polk Street stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—cats allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
138 Polk Street 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·6A 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 138 Polk Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
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.

138 Polk Street is great for:

Pet owners

  • 7 pet supply stores near the property
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 2 pet grooming services nearby

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 138 Polk Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away

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Rent trends in Eastside

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 18% lower than 1-bedrooms in Eastside.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 138 Polk Street to be 12% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Eastside.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Eastside
Syracuse
A table of studio rental data trends in Syracuse
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,225
October 2024$1,231
November 2024$1,100
December 2024$950
January 2025$983
February 2025$968
March 2025$1,082
April 2025$1,090
May 2025$1,052
June 2025$1,081
July 2025$1,029
August 2025$1,000
September 2025$960
October 2025$999
November 2025$1,099
December 2025$1,118
January 2026$1,103
February 2026$1,085
March 2026$981
April 2026$999
May 2026$1,019
June 2026$1,100
July 2026$1,100
August 2026$1,100
September 2026$1,100
A table of studio rental data trends in Eastside
MonthMedian Rent
October 2024$960
November 2024$908
December 2024$921
January 2025$975
March 2025$1,160
April 2025$1,150
May 2025$1,145
June 2025$1,125
July 2025$1,120
August 2025$1,100
September 2025$1,100
October 2025$1,100
November 2025$1,100
December 2025$1,118
January 2026$1,125
February 2026$1,103
March 2026$1,100
April 2026$1,024
May 2026$1,019
June 2026$1,100
July 2026$1,100
August 2026$1,110
September 2026$1,113

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$42,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $42,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,050.
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Schools near 138 Polk Street

Hurlbut W. Smith School

1130 salt springs rd

syracuse, NY, 13224

PK, K-8Public
C-

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+

Syracuse Latin School

345 jamesville ave

syracuse, NY, 13210

PK, K-8Public
B-

Onondaga-Cortland-Madison Boces

6820 thompson rd

syracuse, NY, 13211

K-12Public
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Neighborhood

Eastside | Syracuse, NY

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

Getting around Syracuse near 138 Polk St

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

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

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 138 Polk St, Syracuse

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

2/10
Some bars within walking distance

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