Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Syracuse, NY

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Syracuse, NY rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,575/month. Renters are paying $30 more per month than last year, while month-to-month rent is unchanged recently.

  • Syracuse is 17.1% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, providing a moderately priced market for renters with 434 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,250/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,400/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,691/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,500/month. This range reflects the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.

  • Price ranges

    Houses command a median rent of $2,400/month, while apartments rent for $1,550/month. Apartments make up 75.2% of total rentals, shaping the rental market composition in Syracuse.

Median rent

Median rent in Syracuse

$1,575/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

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

$1.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Syracuse

434

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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, NY

Average rent prices in Syracuse have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Syracuse, NY

Rent prices in Syracuse vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Syracuse is $1,550, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Syracuse run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

2%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,400

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,691

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,500

No Change

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,691

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

The table above reflects average rent prices in Syracuse, 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 Syracuse, NY compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Syracuse and Baldwinsville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Syracuse

Median rent price$1,575
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,925
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Syracuse, NY is 18% lower than the median rent in Baldwinsville, NY.

Cost of living in Syracuse, NY

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services1% higher
Groceries4% lower
Health3% lower
Housing7% higher
Transportation6% higher
Utilities3% lower

Discover rentals in Syracuse, NY

918 Ackerman Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

918 Ackerman Avenue

918 Ackerman Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210

1 bed

1 bath

$600

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.
259 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.3

Very good

259

259 Robert Dr, Syracuse, NY 13210

3 beds

1 bath

$699

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.
209 Robert Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Eastside apartment for rent in Syracuse

4 beds

1.5 baths

$699

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.
812 - 814 Maryland Ave. LOYSAN - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

6.9

Good

812 - 814 Maryland Ave. LOYSAN

812 Maryland Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210

4 beds

1 bath

$700

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 Syracuse, 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 October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Syracuse?

Average rent prices in Syracuse have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Syracuse?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Syracuse are Valley ($1,295/mo), Eastwood ($1,300/mo), and Northside ($1,350/mo).

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.

When is the best time of year to rent in Syracuse?

January offers the best rental deals in Syracuse, with rents running about 16% lower than peak August prices. November and December are also less competitive months with reduced demand compared to April's peak competition.

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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