What is the average apartment size in Syracuse?

The average size for a Syracuse, NY apartment is 825 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Syracuse?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Syracuse is $1,707 per month, a 1.81% increase from last year’s average of $1,676.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Syracuse?

In Syracuse, studios rent for $1,425 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,306 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,643 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,437 per month

What is the average apartment size in Syracuse?

The typical apartment in Syracuse offers about 825 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Syracuse?

Studio apartments in Syracuse average 386 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 672 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 929 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,178 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Syracuse?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Syracuse include North Valley ($1,096/month), Sedgwick ($1,229/month), and Outer Comstock ($1,432/month), all below the citywide average of $1,707.

Syracuse, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Syracuse?

The typical rent budget in Syracuse ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 43% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Syracuse?

In Syracuse, 59% of households rent while 41% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Syracuse is $1,707, a 1.81% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,676.

Studio Apartments at $1,425 offer the most budget-friendly option with 386 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 672 square feet for $1,306, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,643 offer 929 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,178 sq ft) for $2,437, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Syracuse, NY

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,707	825 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,425	386 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,306	672 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,643	929 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,437	1,178 sq. ft.

Syracuse, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Syracuse, NY have increased by 1.81% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,676 to $1,707.

What's the typical rent budget in Syracuse, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Syracuse, NY (43%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Syracuse, NY?

34,821 or 59% of the households in Syracuse, NY are renter-occupied while 24,465 or 41% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Syracuse?

North Valley $1,096/month

Sedgwick $1,229/month

Outer Comstock $1,432/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,707/month.

Average Rent in Syracuse, NY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Downtown Syracuse	$1,711
Lakefront	$1,671
Outer Comstock	$1,432
Sedgwick	$1,229
North Valley	$1,096

Syracuse | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Syracuse is 2% higher than in Lakefront

$1,711

Downtown Syracuse rent is 1% higher than Syracuse average

Average Rent $1,711

$1,671

Lakefront rent is 2% lower than Syracuse average

Average Rent $1,671

How Syracuse Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Syracuse	$1,707
New York City	$5,284
Manhattan	$5,632
Brooklyn	$4,205
Hudson Valley	$2,595
Queens	$4,171
Buffalo	$1,410
Albany	$1,728
Ithaca	$2,300
Rochester	$1,512
Troy	$1,588
Fulton, NY	$1,118
Auburn, NY	$1,049

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Syracuse apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.