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East Syracuse

Pop. 3,039·81st most expensive in New York·Rental market data updated monthly for East Syracuse, NY
Median rent (all units)
$1,925/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$40
Rising (Monthly)
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East Syracuse · $1,925
More expensive than 55% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
37% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,925/mo, rent takes about 37% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$77,000/yr
Local median income
$62,143/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using East Syracuse's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$910
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,720
Research median
$1,250/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$23,100/yr
At $1,925/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

East Syracuse, NY is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,039
Median income
$62,143
Median age
36.1
Renters
47.3%
Age distribution
21%
27.1%
21.6%
18.6%
Under 1821%
18–3427.1%
35–5421.6%
55–6418.6%
65+11.8%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
83.6%
White83.6%
Black4.5%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian2.8%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
12.7%
25.7%
41.3%
20.2%
No HS diploma12.7%
HS diploma25.7%
Some college41.3%
Bachelor's+20.2%
Housing tenure
52.7%
47.3%
Owner52.7%
Renter47.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How East Syracuse, NY has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,208 → $62,143
up 28.9%
Population
3,096 → 3,039
down 1.8%
Renter share
57.9% → 47.3%
-10.6 pts
Bachelor's+
15% → 20.2%
+5.2 pts
Median age
42.7 → 36.1
-6.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in East Syracuse, NY now reports about $62,143, up from $48,208 in 2021. Census counts show East Syracuse, NY losing about 57 residents over the five-year window, down 1.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 57.9% to 47.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 15% to 20.2% across the same window.

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East Syracuse rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in East Syracuse. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in East Syracuse, NY

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in East Syracuse is $1,925/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $910/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,250/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,020/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,530/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($62,143/yr), East Syracuse ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is East Syracuse an affordable city for renters?

East Syracuse is considered moderate for renters. At $1,925/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($62,143/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. East Syracuse slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in East Syracuse?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,925/mo in East Syracuse. The local median household income is $62,143/yr, meaning the typical East Syracuse household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in East Syracuse?

Rent in East Syracuse has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 2026.

How does East Syracuse rent compare to other cities in New York?

East Syracuse is middle-of-the-pack for New York for rent, ranking #81 out of 126 tracked cities at $1,925/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than East Syracuse?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than East Syracuse ($1,925/mo): Oswego ($1,415/mo), Syracuse ($1,546/mo), Camillus ($1,783/mo).

What percentage of East Syracuse residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.3% of East Syracuse households are renters, while 52.7% are owner-occupied. East Syracuse leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does East Syracuse rent compare to the national average?

East Syracuse's median rent of $1,925/mo is $40 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within New York, it ranks #81 out of 126 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,925/mo, rent takes ~37% of East Syracuse's median household income ($62,143/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

East Syracuse 37%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4–10.9%
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