Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Syracuse University, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Syracuse

$1,575/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Syracuse is $1,575 per month as of September 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $325 less per month.

$1.79

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Syracuse

505

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Syracuse rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Syracuse University, NY

Average rent prices in Syracuse have increased by 4% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Syracuse University, NY

Rent prices in Syracuse vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Syracuse is $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Syracuse run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,427.

Listings

Studio

$1,125

-

5%

1 bedroom

$1,300

-

3%

2 bedroom

$1,449

-

8%

3 bedroom

$1,725

-

16%

4 bedroom

$2,600

-

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,125

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,449

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Syracuse University, NY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in Syracuse University, NY

131 Dell St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside apartment for rent in Syracuse

4 beds

1 bath

$550

918 Ackerman Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

918 Ackerman Avenue

918 Ackerman Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210

1 bed

1 bath

$600

413 Westcott St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside house for rent in Syracuse

131 Dell St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside condo for rent in Syracuse

3 beds

1 bath

$600

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Frequently asked questions for Syracuse University, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Syracuse rental market.

How much is rent in Syracuse?

The average rent in Syracuse is $1,575 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Syracuse?

Average rent prices in Syracuse have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Syracuse rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Syracuse is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Syracuse?

To comfortably afford rent in Syracuse, you'd need to earn approximately $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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