What is the average apartment size in Syracuse?

The average size for a Syracuse, NY apartment is 824 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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Syracuse is $1,754 per month, a 2.67% increase from last years average of $1,709.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Syracuse?

In Syracuse, studios rent for $1,489 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,357 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,687 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $2,474 per month

What is the average apartment size in Syracuse?

The typical apartment in Syracuse offers about 824 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 671 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 931 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,170 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Syracuse?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Syracuse include Sedgwick ($1,350/month), Lakefront ($1,644/month), and Downtown Syracuse ($1,750/month), all below the citywide average of $1,754.

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 41% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Syracuse?

In Syracuse, 58% of households rent while 42% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: May 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Syracuse is $1,754, a 2.67% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,709.

Studio Apartments at $1,489 offer the most budget-friendly option with 386 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 671 square feet for $1,357, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,687 offer 931 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,170 sq ft) for $2,474, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Syracuse, NY

Last updated: May 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,754	824 sq. ft.
Studio	$1,489	386 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,357	671 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,687	931 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,474	1,170 sq. ft.

Syracuse, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Syracuse, NY have increased by 2.67% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,709 to $1,754.

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

The largest share of rentals in Syracuse, NY (41%) 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?

34,927 or 58% of the households in Syracuse, NY are renter-occupied while 24,889 or 42% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Syracuse?

Sedgwick $1,350/month

Lakefront $1,644/month

Downtown Syracuse $1,750/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,754/month.

Average Rent in Syracuse, NY By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Downtown Syracuse	$1,750
Lakefront	$1,644
Sedgwick	$1,350

Syracuse | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Syracuse is 6% higher than in Lakefront

$1,750

Downtown Syracuse rent is 1% lower than Syracuse average

Average Rent $1,750

$1,644

Lakefront rent is 6% lower than Syracuse average

Average Rent $1,644

How Syracuse Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Syracuse	$1,754
New York City	$4,719
Manhattan	$5,345
Hudson Valley	$2,599
Brooklyn	$3,963
Queens	$3,974
Ithaca	$2,228
Albany	$1,739
Buffalo	$1,422
Rochester	$1,510
Poughkeepsie	$1,979
Fulton, NY	$1,124

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.