Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Hill Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $556 (106 Rentals)

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property at 123 Dell St
$900 - $1,600
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Jul 1, 2027
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123 Dell St

SyracuseNY13210

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property at 715 S Beech St
$1,000 - $1,200
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Jul 1, 2027
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715 S Beech St

SyracuseNY13210
property at 107 Dell St
$1,000 - $1,350
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Jul 1, 2027
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107 Dell St

SyracuseNY13210
property at 430 Westcott St
$1,000 - $1,575
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Jun 1, 2027
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430 Westcott St

SyracuseNY13210
property at 113 Comstock Pl
$675 - $1,000
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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113 Comstock Pl

SyracuseNY13210

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property at 1702 E Fayette St
$1,100 - $1,200
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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1702 E Fayette St

SyracuseNY13210

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property at 112 Dell St
$1,200
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Jul 1, 2027
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

112 Dell St

SyracuseNY13210
property at 1270 Westcott St
$1,200 - $1,675
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Aug 1, 2027
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1270 Westcott St

SyracuseNY13210
property at 713 S Beech St
$1,200
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Jun 1, 2027
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713 S Beech St

SyracuseNY13210
property at 417 Cherry St
$1,200
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Jul 1, 2027
Affordability

417 Cherry St

SyracuseNY13210
property at 117 Concord Pl
$1,200
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Jun 1, 2027
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

117 Concord Pl

SyracuseNY13210

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property at 1264 Westcott St
$1,200 - $1,625
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Jun 1, 2027
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1264 Westcott St

SyracuseNY13210
property at 418 Cherry St
$1,200
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Jul 1, 2027
Affordability

418 Cherry St

SyracuseNY13210
property at 120 Dell St
$1,200 - $1,550
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Jun 1, 2027
Affordability

120 Dell St

SyracuseNY13210
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1003 E Fayette St
$1,345 - $2,195

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Base Rent$1,345 - $2,195
Total Monthly Price$1,345 - $2,195
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

1003 E Fayette St

1003 E Fayette StSyracuse, NY 13210
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University Hill, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available University Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Hill area of Syracuse, NY is a Studio unit found at 300 Allen St priced from $750. Carriage House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable University Hill apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
300 Allen St3Studio,1BA$750
Carriage HouseStudioStudio,1BA$945
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950
Victory at Syracuse3BR/1.5BA3BR,1BA$1,015
The Chimes BuildingApt 702Studio,1BA$1,035
Hawley GreenSTUDIO/1BAStudio,1BA$1,095
Hudson LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,100
CommonspaceCS Jefferson Furnished Micro LoftStudio,1BA$1,200
Nettleton Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
The Tallman BlockStudioStudio,1BA$1,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hill, NY

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Hill area is the $1.59 price per square foot 137 Lexington Ave Model at 137 Lexington Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Meadowbrook neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value University Hill apartment is the 1524 E Genesee St Model at 1524 E Genesee St, Unit 1 starting at $2,500 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Meadowbrook neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Hill apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
137 Lexington Ave, Unit 1137 Lexington Ave5BR,2BA$1.59
1524 E Genesee St, Unit 11524 E Genesee St5BR,2BA$1.61
216 Westcott Co-Living2nd Floor6BR,1.5BA$0.57
1322 Madison St1322 Madison St4BR,1BA$1.63
Jefferson TowerJefferson Tower Furnished 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.58
205 Roosevelt Ave, Unit 205 Roosevelt Ave205 Roosevelt Ave3BR,1BA$1.54
420 Westcott St, Unit 1420 Westcott St3BR,2BA$1.62
1326 Westcott St1326 Westcott St2BR,1BA$1.74
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15
300 Allen St3Studio ,1BA$1.36

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Hill Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in University Hill?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Hill is under $1,225.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Hill?

The cheapest apartment in University Hill is 300 Allen St which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in University Hill costs $1,740.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Hill?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 105 regular apartments in University Hill that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in University Hill?

Cheap apartments in University Hill have an average cost of $527 which is $1,213 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hill.

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Top Student Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Syracuse

Written by: Jessica Mousseau

Jessica here, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Syracuse, New York. Centrally located in the state, it is a cost-effective place to live with a booming job market.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

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Exploring Rental Options: Apartments, Townhomes, and Lofts - Oh My!

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