Last updated on July 3, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Syracuse

$2,000/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Syracuse is $2,000 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Syracuse

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Syracuse rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY

Average rent prices in Downtown Syracuse have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY

Rent prices in Downtown Syracuse vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Syracuse is $2,000, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Syracuse run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,125

5%

-

1 bedroom

$1,675

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,100

3%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,691

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,848

5%

42%

Studio

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,691

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,848

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

42%

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

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

Downtown Syracuse

Median rent price$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,422
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY is 41% higher than the median rent in Lyncourt, Lyncourt, NY.

Discover rentals in Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY

Jefferson Tower - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

9.3

Excellent

Jefferson Tower

50 Presidential Plz, Syracuse, NY 13202

2–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,700–$2,260

Apartment for rent

447 E Washington St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Syracuse apartment for rent in Syracuse

Apartment for rent

110 Walton St #401 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Syracuse apartment for rent in Syracuse

110 Walton St #401, Syracuse, NY 13202

2 beds

2 baths

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 6

110 Walton St #301 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Syracuse apartment for rent in Syracuse

110 Walton St #301, Syracuse, NY 13202

2 beds

2 baths

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 6

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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY

Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Syracuse rental market.

How much is rent in Downtown Syracuse?

The average rent in Downtown Syracuse is $2,000 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Downtown Syracuse?

Average rent prices in Downtown Syracuse have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Downtown Syracuse rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Syracuse is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Syracuse?

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Syracuse, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/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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