Binghamton Apartments for Rent

About Binghamton

Binghamton is situated in southwestern New York at the junction of the Susquehanna and Chenango rivers and where Interstates 81 and 88 meet. It is home to Binghamton University, which is a driving force for the economy and culture for the city. In addition to being a center for higher education, the city has a high concentration of high-tech firms, such as Lockheed Martin, IBM, BAE Systems, and Rockwell Collins attracting many residents to Binghamton apartments.

The city scape of Binghamton offers various river walks, trails and sidewalks that enable residents to walk, run or bike around while enjoying the splendid scenery. For a more off-road experience, there are dozens of bike trails, nature area and exercise trails throughout the community to explore or discover. Within the city you will find plenty of other recreation facilities to keep you active when you want to spend a little time outside of your Binghamton apartment. The city has two ice rinks, six antique carousels, roller skating and golf centers. The area features several large shopping centers along Vestal Parkway with stores such as Wal-Mart, Target, Staples and AMC movie cinema. Head up Route 201 to reach the Oakdale Mall, a large indoor shopping center or visit Antique Row for a more exclusive experience.

The 90 acre Binghamton Zoo at Ross Park is one of the oldest in the country and a perfect destination for families with children. Be sure to pay a visit to the Phelps Mansion Museum, and exquisite Victorian Era home of a former mayor of the city and excellent example of the period architecture. The Roberson Museum and Science Center in the heart of Binghamton has exhibits of art, science and history. The building houses the city’s visitor’s center which is a great place to get to know your when around when you first move into a Binghamton apartment. There are many other museums, a cider mill and botanical garden to explore once you move here.

As you begin searching for Binghamton apartment for rent, you will find lots of options near the university. The downtown area is also very popular and has a high concentration of rental communities. There are several townhome communities where you can find one and two bedroom units such as Legacy Bay. Rent rates are very reasonable in the city with a one bedroom Binghamton apartment typically renting for about $650 per month.

The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in Binghamton, NY and nearby cities: