Last updated on October 27, 2026

Average rent in
Skaneateles, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Skaneateles

$1,670/mo

decreased by57%

vs previous year

The average rent in Skaneateles is $1,670 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $229 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Skaneateles

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Skaneateles 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+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Skaneateles, NY, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Skaneateles, NY

Average rent prices in Skaneateles have increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 57% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Skaneateles, NY

Rent prices in Skaneateles vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Skaneateles is $1,502, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Skaneateles run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,392.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

-

50%

1 bedroom

$1,195

No Change

43%

2 bedroom

$1,429

7%

-

3 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

58%

4 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

42%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

50%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last year

43%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,429

Last 30 days

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

58%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

42%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Skaneateles, 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.

How does rent in Skaneateles, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Skaneateles and Auburn by all bedroom counts and property types.

Skaneateles

Median rent price$1,670
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,425
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Skaneateles, NY is 17% higher than the median rent in Auburn, NY.

Discover rentals in Skaneateles, NY

167 E Genesee St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Skaneateles

1 bed

2 baths

$2,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Skaneateles, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Skaneateles rental market.

How much is rent in Skaneateles?

The average rent in Skaneateles is $1,670 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Skaneateles?

Average rent prices in Skaneateles have increased by 9% over the last month and have decreased by 57% since last year.

How does Skaneateles rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Skaneateles is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $229 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Skaneateles?

To comfortably afford rent in Skaneateles, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/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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