Last updated on June 22, 2026

Average rent in
Syracuse University, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Syracuse

$1,600/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Syracuse is $1,600 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$2.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Syracuse

479

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 7% 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 $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Syracuse run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

-

2%

1 bedroom

$1,350

-

2%

2 bedroom

$1,550

-

1%

3 bedroom

$1,962

-

4%

4 bedroom

$2,500

-

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,962

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

8%

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

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 15

918 Ackerman Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

7.9

Very good

918 Ackerman Avenue

918 Ackerman Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210

1 bed

1 bath

$600

Apartment for rent

131 Dell St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside condo for rent in Syracuse

3 beds

1 bath

$600

Condo for rent

Available Aug 1

259 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.3

Very good

259

259 Robert Dr, Syracuse, NY 13210

3 beds

1 bath

$699

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,600 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Syracuse?

Average rent prices in Syracuse have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Syracuse rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Syracuse is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 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 $64,000/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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