Apartments for Rent in Syracuse, NY

Prices and availability in Syracuse, NY were last updated on 17 Jun 2026.

The best apartments in Syracuse, NY are: 5108 Athens Drive, Lifestyle Apartments at Syracuse, The Summit, 508 W Brighton Ave and The Gardens.

The average rent in Syracuse, NY is $1,603.

The price range for a studio apartment in Syracuse, NY is between $1,000 and $1,225.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Syracuse, NY is between $950 and $1,300.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Syracuse, NY is between $1,100 and $1,550.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Syracuse, NY is between $1,400 and $2,100.

In Syracuse 58% of the housing is rented out compared to 42% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 19% of Syracuse's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 66% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 15% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Syracuse is 47 years old, with 24% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 7 stories, of which 66% are garden-style apartment communities, 31% are mid-sized buildings, and 23% are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Syracuse are around 6% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 45% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 38% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.