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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Syracuse, NY
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Apartments Under $600

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    818 Kirkpatric Street, Syracuse, NY 13208
    1 BED $625+
    2 BEDS $550

Apartments Under $700

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    166-168 Fernwood Ave., Syracuse, NY 13205
    2 BEDS $650
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    315 North Salina St, Syracuse, NY 13203
    STUDIO $650+
    1 BED $925+
    2 BEDS $900+

Apartments Under $1,100

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    923 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13203
    STUDIO $1,000
    1 BED $1,058+
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Apartments Under $1,300

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    140 Westbrook Hills Dr, Syracuse, NY 13215
    1 BED $1,235+
    2 BEDS $1,375+
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61 /100
Good Transit
53 /100
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Walk Score®: 80, Transit Score®: 61, Bike Score®: 53

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Syracuse, NY?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $625 and $1,258.

How many cheap rentals are available in Syracuse, NY on RentCafe?

There are 14 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Syracuse, NY were last updated on 22 May 2025.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Syracuse, NY?

The average Syracuse, NY cheap apartment size is 473 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Syracuse, NY?

Cheap apartments in Syracuse, NY are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Syracuse, NY?

A cheap apartment in Syracuse, NY offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

Renting a cheap apartment in Syracuse, NY

Syracuse is the home of the Great New York State Fair and a convention and expo center that draws thousands of visitors each year. Established on a drained swamp, the area’s first major industry was salt production. Today, the local economy is powered by education and services. Syracuse University and a campus of the State University of New York both make their homes here. Recreation opportunities in Syracuse include numerous city parks and the popular nearby Onondaga Lake Park where locals walk, run, bike and rollerblade. Ice skating and golf are also popular in Syracuse.

Look for cheap apartments near me

Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Syracuse, NY? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Syracuse, NY has never been easier. We feature 29 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Syracuse, NY average. What is a cheap rent in Syracuse, NY? The average apartment rent in Syracuse is $1,700 per month so any rental south of $1,360 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Syracuse, NY rents go as low as $550/mo.

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