Near Westside Home for Rent

Near Westside is a primarily residential community popular with renters and property investors for its lower home prices compared to Syracuse's median price. "The vast majority of homes are older," says Zachary Johnson, an associate broker with Acropolis Realty Group and over 7 years of experience. The neighborhood borders Downtown Syracuse , and streets are pedestrian-friendly with sidewalks and Centro bus stops. The overall CAP Index Crime Score is 8 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4. Residents can join the Neighborhood Watch Groups of Syracuse to get active in the community and help deter crime. "It's a nice choice for the proximity to downtown and a lower home price," Johnson says. Most of Near Westside's homes were built in the early 20th century, combining Victorian influences with Craftsman and Colonial Revival aesthetics. Homes are set close together along sidewalk-lined streets; typical features include front porches, uncovered driveways and lawns dotted by the occasional oak or maple tree. "You're going to find early-century, Victorian-style homes," Johnson says. "They're older homes in vastly different conditions, but some are really nice — kept up since the '20s."