Rent to own Homes in Syracuse, NY

The county seat of Onondaga County, Syracuse, New York, is fifth-most populated city in the state. In a region that provides a home to over one million people, Syracuse is considered a hub both educationally and economically. It features Syracuse University, many sites for conventions and seminars, and numerous businesses. Also home to a number of museums, art houses and music venues and host to the New York State Fair, Syracuse provides a wealth of entertainment options for residents and tourists alike. With low median housing prices and cost of living numbers that are lower than the national average, it's little wonder that Syracuse made Forbes' list of Top 10 Places to Raise a Family in 2010.

Syracuse, NY is a great place for affordable rent-to-own homes! With a median household income of over $38,893 and a median rent of $830, the Syracuse, NY rent-to-own market is more affordable than the traditional housing market which has shown tremendous growth across the U.S. and with it, aggressive competition for home purchases. With the current housing shortage trend it can make it harder to become a homeowner, including in Syracuse, NY. This means higher than average down payments for homes and higher qualification standards for conventional home loans. With a rent-to-own property, tenants are also buyers. You can live in the house for a set amount of time before you purchase it, meaning that you get to know the house, your neighbors, and your community before making the final purchase. This enables you and your family to make the right choice based on both information and experience. Rent-to-own is also a great alternative way to get into a home if you have bad credit or don't have enough saved for a down payment.

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311 Beecher St
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Northside
Multifamily (2 - 4 Units)
Syracuse, NY 13203
4
2
2368 ft2
1917
Hot
1431 W COLVIN ST
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Southside
Single Family Home
Syracuse, NY 13207
5
2
2396 ft2
1930
241 FITCH ST
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Westside
Townhouse/Condo
Syracuse, NY 13204
8
2
2396 ft2
1900
Address Withheld
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Single Family Home
Auburn, NY 13021
3
2
1312 ft2
1890
16 JEFFERSON ST
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Single Family Home
Auburn, NY 13021
2
2
1160 ft2
1850
17 VENETTE ST
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Townhouse/Condo
Cortland, NY 13045
4
2
1960 ft2
1910
79 W ALBANY ST
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Single Family Home
Oswego, NY 13126
4
2
1742 ft2
1900
13092 Sunrise Harvest Drive
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Single Family Home
Winter Garden, FL 34787
4
4
3041 ft2
2024
Hot
1141 TEALL AVE
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Single Family Home
Syracuse, NY 13206
4
1
1536 ft2
1910
106 BEECHER ST
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Northside
Single Family Home
Syracuse, NY 13203
4
1
1137 ft2
1890
219 ELLIOTT ST
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Southside
Townhouse/Condo
Syracuse, NY 13204
5
2
1912 ft2
1920
116 W HEMAN ST
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East Syracuse
Single Family Home
East Syracuse, NY 13057
6
1
7418 ft2
1940
1 of 48 104 SARGENT LN
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Liverpool
Single Family Home
Liverpool, NY 13088
5
4
2045 ft2
1953
Hot
3331 STATE ROUTE 91
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Single Family Home
Jamesville, NY 13078
2
1
644 ft2
1954
2101 ROUTE 31
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Single Family Home
Chittenango, NY 13037
3
2
966 ft2
1930
Hot
1 of 30 1841 MULHOLLAND RD
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Single Family Home
Cleveland, NY 13042
3
2
1964 ft2
1985
1 of 2 8476 STATE ROUTE 34
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Single Family Home
Weedsport, NY 13166
6
5
3714 ft2
1800
956 Middle Rd LOT 13W
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Single Family Home
Oswego, NY 13126
3
1
980 ft2
1998
1 of 23 127 Willow Pl
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Single Family Home
Sherrill, NY 13461
3
2
1400 ft2
2022
15061 & 15063 W Creek Road
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Single Family Home
Sterling, NY 13156
2
1
1104 ft2
1965
407 DOING RD
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Single Family Home
Norwich, NY 13815
3
1
1134 ft2
1957
Hot
125 HILLSDALE AVE
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Eastwood
Single Family Home
Syracuse, NY 13206
3
2
1612 ft2
1920
121 TAFT AVE
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Eastwood
Single Family Home
Syracuse, NY 13206
3
1
1200 ft2
1960
525 LYNCH AVE
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Southside
Single Family Home
Syracuse, NY 13207
2
1
936 ft2
1945
Hot
260 CROLY ST
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REO Foreclosure
Eastside
Single Family Home
Syracuse, NY 13224
4
2
1554 ft2
1939
New
111 RIDGE AVE
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Galeville
Single Family Home
Liverpool, NY 13088
4
1
1404 ft2
1945
109 AVON AVE
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Galeville
Single Family Home
Liverpool, NY 13088
3
3
1176 ft2
1960
Hot
130 LAKEVIEW AVE
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Westside
Townhouse/Condo
Syracuse, NY 13204
4
2
2244 ft2
1910
2101 BELLEVUE AVE
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Southside
Single Family Home
Syracuse, NY 13219
4
2
1424 ft2
1945
105 HILLCREST RD
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Eastside
Single Family Home
Syracuse, NY 13224
4
3
2671 ft2
1941
142 BURDICK AVE
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Northside
Single Family Home
Syracuse, NY 13208
4
2
1344 ft2
1925
4556 MCDONALD RD
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Onondaga Hill
Single Family Home
Syracuse, NY 13215
2
1
1442 ft2
1950
917 WILLIS AVE
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Westside
Single Family Home
Syracuse, NY 13204
4
2
1424 ft2
1890
New
1 of 5 1523 E FAYETTE ST
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Eastside
Single Family Home
Syracuse, NY 13210
4
2
1344 ft2
1930
5065 JAMESVILLE RD
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Dewitt
Single Family Home
Jamesville, NY 13078
3
1
960 ft2
1950
New
319 W MANLIUS ST
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East Syracuse
Townhouse/Condo
East Syracuse, NY 13057
3
2
2440 ft2
1900
246 ACADEMY PL
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Valley
Single Family Home
Syracuse, NY 13207
2
1
1080 ft2
1955
1 of 5 154 HAZELHURST AVE
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Eastwood
Townhouse/Condo
Syracuse, NY 13206
4
3
1704 ft2
1910
420 CHEMUNG ST
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Solvay
Single Family Home
Syracuse, NY 13204
2
1
1215 ft2
1900
100 FAGE AVENUE & CANNON ST
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Valley
Single Family Home
Syracuse, NY 13205
4
1
1680 ft2
1915
301 CLOVER RIDGE DR
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Eastwood
Single Family Home
Syracuse, NY 13206
2
1
1078 ft2
1958
600 W ONONDAGA ST #2
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Westside
Townhouse/Condo
Syracuse, NY 13204
9
3
4048 ft2
1940
205 ISABELLA ST
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Northside
Townhouse/Condo
Syracuse, NY 13208
4
3
2859 ft2
1880
202 HARTSON ST
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Westside
Single Family Home
Syracuse, NY 13204
3
1
1607 ft2
1940
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Buying a Home in Syracuse, NY

Syracuse, NY is seeing rapid growth and Syracuse, NY's' housing market remains optimal with an average home price that is -56% below the 2025 national average. Syracuse, NY is part of Onondaga county and taxes are an important factor to consider when purchasing a home whether through rent to own or a traditional purchase. The average tax rate as of 2025 for county Onondaga is 2.6% which is above the national average, which is 0.99%.

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Top Reasons to Live in Syracuse, NY

Housing in Syracuse Rent to own homes in this area are less costly than in many other New York cities, as the area has a median sales price of $95,000 and an average listing price of about $137,000. During the May to June 2013 time period, the area saw about 162 home sales. As far as rental prices are concerned, you'll find a median price of less than $200 per bedroom here. About 54 percent of residents rent homes, making the area a good place to find rent to own houses. And with an apartment and home vacancy rate of about 10 percent, finding rent to own options might not take very long. According to Century21.com, this New York hub has an annual residential turnover rate of about 16 percent.

Outdoor Activities If you like to get out in the great outdoors, Syracuse provides much to keep you busy. You'll have easy access to lakes for fishing and boating, and the city offers numerous trails for biking and hiking. The city is also home to over 50 parks and a selection of nature centers, including the Beaver Lake Nature Center, which has more than nine miles of trails and 200 types of birds. Onondaga Lake Park provides tons of family fun, featuring open space for skating, skateboarding, bicycling, picnicking and more. Visit Finger Lakes to explore wine trails and pick your favorite wine after the kids have had their fun. Golfers have plenty of options, as the area features 40 different courses, and the Rosamond Gifford Zoo stays open throughout the year.

Local Events and Festivals Syracuse hosts a wide variety of special events and festivals. The New York State Fair is the most notable, featuring tasty food selections, music, rides, animals and exhibits. However, you can also enjoy the annual Blues Festival and Blueberry Jam. Then there's the Madison Bouckville Antique Festival and the Sterling Renaissance Festival. The Skaneateles Festival's Family Fest Concert features amazing music selections on violin, piano, cello and harp. This area also hosts a range of conventions, including the New York State Family History Conference, the Anime Syracuse Convention and the New York State Highway & Public Works Expo.

Neighborhood Guide Since much of the property in Syracuse was built before World War II, you'll find many older homes and historic buildings in the city's neighborhoods. However, there are some newer homes for residents who prefer them, and the city has a diverse city/college-town feel. While the city does have a high population of students, families and couples round out the local flavor. Many Syracuse residents carpool or take public transportation to work, and average commutes are less than 20 minutes long. As a result, the air here is less polluted than in some other cities.