Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Hill Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $500 (31 Rentals)

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$1,200

2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 1

120 Dell St

SyracuseNY13210
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931 Westcott St
1 Bedroom Apartments

931 Westcott St

931 Westcott StSyracuse, NY 13210
Student Housing

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Clinton Plaza
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clinton Plaza

550 S Clinton StSyracuse, NY 13202
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826 Maryland Ave
1 Bedroom Apartments

826 Maryland Ave

826 Maryland AveSyracuse, NY 13210
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Elm Street Complex
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Elm Street Complex

308-316 Elm StSyracuse, NY 13203
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Victory at Syracuse
1 to 7 Bedroom Apartments

Victory at Syracuse

1201 Harrison StSyracuse, NY 13210
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Roosevelt Suites
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Roosevelt Suites

1301 E Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13210
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1221 E Genesee St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

1221 E Genesee St

1221 E Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13210
Student Housing

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Clinton Square Suites
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clinton Square Suites

226-230 W Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13202
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Paul Apartment Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Paul Apartment Homes

1114 E Genesee StSyracuse, NY 13210
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The Chimes Building
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Chimes Building

500 S Salina StSyracuse, NY 13202
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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 Carriage House priced from $870. The Duchess has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable University Hill apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carriage HouseStudioStudio,1BA$870
The DuchessLifestyle 600 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
CommonspaceCS Jefferson Furnished Micro LoftStudio,1BA$1,150
Jefferson TowerJefferson Tower Small One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,170
502 University Apartments1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$1,200
Hawley Green1 Bed/ 1 Bath unit 81BR,1BA$1,220
Nettleton Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,350
One Clinton Square1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,380
The TreasuryJR 1BR AStudio,1BA$1,489

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hill, NY

As of January 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Hill area is the $1.60 price per square foot Unit 3 - Fireplace Model at The Grange Building & GrangeX in the in the University Hill neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value University Hill apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Whitney Lofts starting at $2,450 with a $1.69 price per square foot in the University Hill 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.
The Grange Building & GrangeXUnit 3 - Fireplace2BR,2BA$1.60
Whitney Lofts2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.69
Deys Plaza Apartments2BR 1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.85
Icon Tower2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.78
117 Green St, Unit 2117 Green St2BR,1BA$1.50
One Clinton Square1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.30
Pike Block2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.75
129 Green St, Unit 3129 Green St2BR,1BA$1.44
502 University Apartments1bed/1bath1BR,1BA$1.50
Hawley Green1 Bed/ 1 Bath unit 81BR,1BA$1.53

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, cities, and rental properties across New York, including Syracuse. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, walking, and biking. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,489.

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

The cheapest apartment in University Hill is Carriage House which is listed at $975, while the average apartment in University Hill costs $8,145.

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 239 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 $1,573 which is $6,572 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hill.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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