Last updated on October 6, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Syracuse

$1,900/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Syracuse is $1,900 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Syracuse

42

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Syracuse rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 1% 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 $1,995, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Syracuse run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,100

9%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,657

1%

7%

2 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

15%

3 bedroom

$1,691

No Change

21%

4 bedroom

$2,000

5%

46%

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,657

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,691

Last year

21%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

46%

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$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$1,358
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY is 40% higher than the median rent in Lyncourt, Lyncourt, NY.

Discover rentals in Downtown Syracuse, Syracuse, NY

Lofts on Willow - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.4

Very good

Lofts on Willow

230 W Willow St, Syracuse, NY 13202

1 bed

1 bath

$1,325–$1,600

Pike Block - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Pike Block

304 S Salina St, Syracuse, NY 13202

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,625–$2,700

HUGE Downtown Loft 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms in Syracuse - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

2 beds

2 baths

$1,750

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

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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 $1,900 per month as of October 3, 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 1% since last year.

How does Downtown Syracuse rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Syracuse is roughly the same as the national average.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Syracuse, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/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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