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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Spacious layouts
  • Modern cabinetry
  • Open living areas
  • Efficient stainless steel appliances
  • High-end finishes
  • Refined living experience

Location

600 N Franklin St, Syracuse, NY 13204, USA|Lakefront
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Property Overview

Merrell Soule Lofts offers spacious, open layouts with modern cabinetry, efficient stainless steel appliances, and high-end finishes for a refined living experience. With an expert rating of 8.1/10, strong scores for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness, it provides excellent value and everyday convenience, supported by numerous nearby restaurants, mixed-use spaces, coworking options, and walkable surroundings that help enable an active social life and work-from-home lifestyle.

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

8.1
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, Merrell Soule Lofts is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Merrell Soule Lofts 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

  • More space
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Great for

  • Social life
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

2BR/1.0BA2 bed1 bath1,290 sqft$2,200 /mo1 unit availableThe historic Merrell Soule Building is located in the heart of Franklin Square which is a neighborhood a few blocks away from Downtown Syracuse consisting of residential and commercial buildings. Franklin Square park is just steps outside of the front door of the building and is located on the Creekwalk which offers residents a miles long trail for walking, running and biking. In addition, you can go rock climbing and work out at the Central Rock Gym, grab a coffee across the street the cafe or walk to the Inner Harbor. The Merrell Soule Building has ample on-site parking and is very conveniently located near all major highways, Syracuse University, Upstate University, Crouse Hospital, and St. Joseph's Hospital.

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Amenities for Merrell Soule Lofts

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Cats OKDogs OK
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One-time.

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One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About Merrell Soule Lofts

HomeApartments in SyracuseLakefront Merrell Soule Lofts

Welcome to a place where comfort meets convenience. The Merrell Soule Lofts building is a brick industrial building in the heart of Franklin Square in Syracuse, NY. The former factory was renovated into a mixed-use building with 41 loft style apartments and Class A office space, while bringing back and salvaging historic characteristics. This attractive apartment building offers a refined living experience designed for those who value style and functionality. Each apartment is carefully crafted with spacious layouts and high-end finishes. Kitchens feature modern cabinetry and efficient stainless steel appliances, while open living areas provide the perfect setting for relaxing, entertaining, or working from home. Thoughtful details ensure your home fits your lifestyle. Ideally located near shopping, dining, public transportation, the Creekwalk trail, and key downtown Syracuse attractions, this apartment building keeps you connected to everything you need.


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.
8.1
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, Merrell Soule Lofts is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Merrell Soule Lofts 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 Merrell Soule Lofts
Price·9A 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.
Merrell Soule Lofts stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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, Merrell Soule Lofts 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.
Merrell Soule Lofts 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 Merrell Soule Lofts 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.

Merrell Soule Lofts is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 181 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • 276 mixed-use spaces nearby

Work-from-home

  • 5 coworking spaces or cafes within 1 mile
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 8 internet service provider options nearby
  • 3 office supply stores within 1 mile

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 Merrell Soule Lofts compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 2-bedroom is 390 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
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Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Lakefront

2-bedroom apartments at Merrell Soule Lofts cost about 19% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Lakefront.

Median rents as of Apr 25 2026.
Lakefront
Syracuse
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Syracuse
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,286
June 2024$1,196
July 2024$1,202
August 2024$1,295
September 2024$1,243
October 2024$1,255
November 2024$1,208
December 2024$1,180
January 2025$1,145
February 2025$1,219
March 2025$1,238
April 2025$1,225
May 2025$1,302
June 2025$1,325
July 2025$1,310
August 2025$1,317
September 2025$1,386
October 2025$1,560
November 2025$1,525
December 2025$1,406
January 2026$1,431
February 2026$1,382
March 2026$1,368
April 2026$1,355
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Lakefront
MonthMedian Rent
May 2024$1,345
June 2024$1,330
July 2024$1,318
August 2024$1,480
September 2024$1,519
October 2024$1,500
November 2024$1,500
December 2024$1,347
January 2025$1,451
February 2025$1,687
March 2025$1,680
April 2025$1,350
May 2025$1,370
June 2025$1,393
July 2025$1,450
August 2025$1,407
September 2025$1,545
October 2025$1,632
November 2025$1,604
December 2025$1,613
January 2026$1,580
February 2026$1,476
March 2026$1,650
April 2026$1,578

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $88,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,200.
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Schools near Merrell Soule Lofts

Franklin Elementary School

428 s alvord st

syracuse, NY, 13208

PK, K-6Public
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

Lakefront | Syracuse, NY

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

Getting around Syracuse near 600 N Franklin St

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

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

Cycling

6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.

Transit

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

Points of interest for 600 N Franklin St, Syracuse

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

6/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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