Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Syracuse, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Syracuse, NY rent slipped 4.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,525/month. Renters today are paying $103 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline that also includes a 3.2% month-over-month drop in June.
Compared to national trends
Syracuse sits 21.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 453 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Syracuse run around $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,325/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,500/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month. Houses command a median of $2,295/month, while apartments sit at $1,500/month, reflecting distinct price tiers.
Neighborhood spotlight
Southside rents rose 21.1% year over year to $1,575/month across 34 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline of 4.7%. Eastwood saw a 24.3% drop to $1,400/month, marking a significant local cooldown amid broader market softness.
Median rent
Median rent in Syracuse
$1,525/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Syracuse is $1,525 per month as of June 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $425 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Syracuse
453
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Syracuse rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Syracuse, NY
Average rent prices in Syracuse have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Syracuse run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 |  1% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,325 | 4% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | 1% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | No Change | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 1% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Syracuse | $1,997 | |
Eastside | $1,500 | |
Eastwood | $1,400 | |
Lakefront | $1,708 | |
Northside | $1,250 | |
Southside | $1,575 | |
Valley | $1,350 | |
Westside | $1,537 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,462 | 4% | 6% | |
Houses | $2,295 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $985 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
Eastside
Average rent
$1,500
Northside
Average rent
$1,250
Westside
Average rent
$1,537
Southside
Average rent
$1,575
Downtown Syracuse
Average rent
$1,997
Eastwood
Average rent
$1,400
Lakefront
Average rent
$1,708
Valley
Average rent
$1,350
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,462
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
Houses
Average rent
$2,295
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$985
Last 30 days
11%
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
22%lower than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Syracuse, NY is 24% lower than the median rent in Baldwinsville, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,000
14%$1,825
10%$1,725
14%$2,200
15%$1,600
$2,100
10%$1,750
13%$1,600
3%$1,675
3%$1,800
8%$1,800
28%$1,700
30%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 & Services | 2% higher |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 2% lower |
| Housing | 10% higher |
| Transportation | 6% higher |
| Utilities | 5% lower |
Discover rentals in Syracuse, NY
3d ago
Eastside apartment for rent in Syracuse
4 beds
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
17h ago
918 Ackerman Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside condo for rent in Syracuse
3 beds
1 bath
$600
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
1d ago
259 Robert Dr, Syracuse, NY 13210
3 beds
1 bath
$699
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside house for rent in Syracuse
215 Locksley Rd, Syracuse, NY 13224
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,300
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
105 Newport Dr #NA, Syracuse, NY 13212
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Lakefront condo for rent in Syracuse
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,750
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside condo for rent in Syracuse
816 Maryland Ave ## 818, Syracuse, NY 13210
3 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Condo for rent
4h ago
111 E Onondaga St, Syracuse, NY 13202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$3,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside house for rent in Syracuse
4 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
1h ago
324 W Water St, Syracuse, NY 13202
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,650
Apartment for rent
2h ago
600 N Franklin St, Syracuse, NY 13204
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,190
Apartment for rent
3h ago
212 Dorchester Ave Ste 1a, Syracuse, NY 13203
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,154–$1,442
Apartment for rent
4d ago
116 Newbury Hollow Ln, Syracuse, NY 13210
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,125–$1,295
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1710 E Fayette St, Syracuse, NY 13210
3 beds
1 bath
$1,575
Apartment for rent
4d ago
50 Presidential Plz, Syracuse, NY 13202
3 beds
3 baths
$2,260
Apartment for rent
4h ago
111 E Onondaga St, Syracuse, NY 13202
1 bed
1 bath
$1,650–$1,965
Apartment for rent
6h ago
310 Montgomery St, Syracuse, NY 13202
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,600–$2,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside house for rent in Syracuse
4 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
1h ago
324 W Water St, Syracuse, NY 13202
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,800–$2,650
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,525 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Syracuse?
Average rent prices in Syracuse have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Syracuse rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Syracuse is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Syracuse?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Syracuse are Northside ($1,250/mo), Valley ($1,350/mo), and Eastwood ($1,400/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Syracuse?
To comfortably afford rent in Syracuse, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Syracuse?
Syracuse's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 monthly. These figures represent increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms rising 6.2% and two-bedrooms climbing 4.5%.
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).