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Student Housing in Syracuse, NY
$575/unit
Fees may apply1022 E Colvin St
$575+/unit
Fees may apply1406-1408 E Genesee St
$450+/unit
Fees may applySyracuse Quality Living
$505/unit
Fees may applyThe Standard at Syracuse
About Student Housing in Syracuse
Syracuse, NY is a central New York city of around 145,000 at the historic crossroads of the Erie Canal, and it lives and breathes Syracuse University. The campus rises on University Hill just southeast of downtown, and its students, sports, and orange-everything culture set the tone for the whole city. Downtown's Armory Square district carries the nightlife and dining energy, while the Westcott neighborhood just east of campus serves as the classic student quarter. Onondaga Lake Park gives you miles of waterfront trail, and the Erie Canal Museum tells the city's origin story in an 1850 weigh-lock building. Syracuse is famous for serious lake-effect winters, but it rewards students with a walkable core, strong sports culture, and a real sense of place.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Syracuse
Westcott
The classic Syracuse student neighborhood, the closest residential pocket to campus, with an eclectic commercial strip, a tight-knit feel, and a mix of houses and apartments.
University Hill
Directly around campus and hugely popular for its convenience, blending single-family homes, duplexes, and student housing within walking distance of class.
Marshall Street area
Right at the campus edge, this puts you steps from dining and the heart of student life.
Getting Around Syracuse as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Syracuse.