Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Syracuse, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Syracuse rent stands today
Syracuse, NY rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Month to month, rent increased 1.6% after recent fluctuations.
Compared to national trends
Syracuse sits 18.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 478 total rentals providing a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Syracuse rent for about $1,100/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,350/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,412/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,725/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,500/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Syracuse
$1,550/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Syracuse is $1,550 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Syracuse
478
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Syracuse rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Syracuse, NY
Average rent prices in Syracuse have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Syracuse run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 |  1% | 12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 |  5% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,412 | 5% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,725 | 4% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 2% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Syracuse | $1,895 | |
Eastside | $1,550 | |
Eastwood | $1,375 | |
Lakefront | $1,850 | |
Northside | $1,392 | |
Southside | $1,562 | |
Valley | $1,550 | |
Westside | $1,525 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,509 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,400 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,065 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,412
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
Eastside
Average rent
$1,550
Northside
Average rent
$1,392
Downtown Syracuse
Average rent
$1,895
Westside
Average rent
$1,525
Southside
Average rent
$1,562
Eastwood
Average rent
$1,375
Lakefront
Average rent
$1,850
Valley
Average rent
$1,550
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,509
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,065
Last 30 days
No Change
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
18%lower than the national median
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Syracuse, NY is 8% lower than the median rent in Baldwinsville, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,691
7%$1,590
11%$1,500
7%$2,500
15%$1,550
18%$1,579
3%$1,625
3%$1,500
22%$1,650
1%$1,757
6%$1,245
52%$1,562
15%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
5d+ ago
Eastside apartment for rent in Syracuse
4 beds
1 bath
$550
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
918 Ackerman Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210
1 bed
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside house for rent in Syracuse
413 Westcott St, Syracuse, NY 13210
5 beds
2 baths
$600
House for rent
Available Sep 10
5d+ ago
Eastside condo for rent in Syracuse
3 beds
1 bath
$600
Condo for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,043
$3,900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Syracuse
4 beds
2.5 baths
$3,800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Eastside house for rent in Syracuse
215 Locksley Rd, Syracuse, NY 13224
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,149
$3,795
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
816 Maryland Ave ## 818, Syracuse, NY 13210
3 beds
1 bath
$3,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1201 Harrison St, Syracuse, NY 13210
1 bed
1 bath
$1,640–$1,845
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
3d ago
420 Douglas St, Syracuse, NY 13203
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
3d ago
111 E Onondaga St, Syracuse, NY 13202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,690–$3,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
458 Horan Rd, Syracuse, NY 13209
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550–$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1201 Harrison St, Syracuse, NY 13210
1 bed
1 bath
$1,640–$1,845
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 1
4d ago
116 Newbury Hollow Ln, Syracuse, NY 13210
2 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Apartment for rent
3d ago
111 E Onondaga St, Syracuse, NY 13202
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,690–$3,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
126 Jamesville Ave, Syracuse, NY 13210
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$945–$1,140
Apartment for rent
4d ago
310 Montgomery St, Syracuse, NY 13202
2 beds
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$4,043
$3,900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
319 S Salina St, Syracuse, NY 13202
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
324 W Water St, Syracuse, NY 13202
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$1,875–$2,600
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 $1,550 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Syracuse?
Average rent prices in Syracuse have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Syracuse?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Syracuse are Eastwood ($1,375/mo), Northside ($1,392/mo), and Westside ($1,525/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Syracuse?
To comfortably afford rent in Syracuse, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/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).