← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Syracuse, NY, over the past three years
Rent in Syracuse, NY
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$1,541
1-year change
+4.3%
3-year change
+17.4%
Metro, 1-year change
+3.5%
Rents in Syracuse rose +4.3%, faster than the US overall (+2.5%). Expect landlords to push; compare your offer with your own ZIP, which can differ a lot from the city.
Typical rent in Syracuse, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
Show as a table
| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $1,541 |
| Jul 2026 | $1,530 |
| Jun 2026 | $1,519 |
| May 2026 | $1,527 |
| Apr 2026 | $1,515 |
| Mar 2026 | $1,531 |
| Feb 2026 | $1,521 |
| Jan 2026 | $1,536 |
| Dec 2025 | $1,521 |
| Nov 2025 | $1,517 |
| Oct 2025 | $1,499 |
| Sep 2025 | $1,492 |
| Aug 2025 | $1,478 |
| Jul 2025 | $1,477 |
| Jun 2025 | $1,474 |
| May 2025 | $1,466 |
| Apr 2025 | $1,457 |
| Mar 2025 | $1,454 |
| Feb 2025 | $1,460 |
| Jan 2025 | $1,452 |
| Dec 2024 | $1,444 |
| Nov 2024 | $1,422 |
| Oct 2024 | $1,416 |
| Sep 2024 | $1,408 |
| Aug 2024 | $1,416 |
| Jul 2024 | $1,410 |
| Jun 2024 | $1,402 |
| May 2024 | $1,390 |
| Apr 2024 | $1,381 |
| Mar 2024 | $1,378 |
| Feb 2024 | $1,374 |
| Jan 2024 | $1,367 |
| Dec 2023 | $1,344 |
| Nov 2023 | $1,321 |
| Oct 2023 | $1,317 |
| Sep 2023 | $1,317 |
| Aug 2023 | $1,313 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,450 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,440 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,540 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,750 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $1,930 |
City typical rent × NY bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 13202 | $1,906 | – |
| 13203 | $1,525 | +8.6% |
| 13204 | $1,550 | +6.4% |
| 13205 | $1,475 | – |
| 13206 | $1,375 | +9.4% |
| 13208 | $1,386 | – |
| 13210 | $1,546 | +13.7% |
| 13215 | $1,505 | −2.6% |
| 13224 | $1,432 | – |
Negotiating a renewal in Syracuse
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Syracuse, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −2.6% to +13.7%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.