Cheap Homes for Rent in University Hill Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $500 (8 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the University Hill area of Syracuse.

property at 131 Dell St

$550 - $600

3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

131 Dell St

SyracuseNY13210

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property at 822 Westcott St

$450 - $1,200

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

822 Westcott St

SyracuseNY13210

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Cheapest Available University Hill Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Hill area of Syracuse, NY is a 4 Beds unit found at Victory at Syracuse priced from $900. Carriage House has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here are the most affordable University Hill apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Victory at Syracuse4BR/1BA4BR,1BA$900
Carriage HouseSmall 1 BR1BR,1BA$950
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hill, NY

As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Hill area is the $1.53 price per square foot 139 Lexington Ave Model at 139 Lexington Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Meadowbrook neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value University Hill apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Symphony Place starting at $2,310 with a $1.62 price per square foot in the Elmwood 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.
139 Lexington Ave, Unit 1139 Lexington Ave4BR,2BA$1.53
Symphony Place2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.62
Pike Block2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.62
1322 Madison St1322 Madison St4BR,1BA$1.63
420 Westcott St, Unit 1420 Westcott St3BR,2BA$1.62
Theory SyracuseC13BR,3BA$0.92
1436 E Genesee St1436 E Genesee St2BR,1BA$1.35
The 2142 Bd/ 1ba2BR,1BA$1.60
Nettleton Commons ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.41
Corbett Corner1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.15

Frequently Asked Questions about University Hill

What type of rentals are currently available in University Hill?

There are currently 310 Apartments for Rent in University Hill, NY with pricing that ranges from $847 to $8,295. There are also 37 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in University Hill ranging from $500 to $3,350.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in University Hill?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in University Hill ranges from $500 to $3,350 with an average monthly rent of $1,924.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in University Hill?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in University Hill range from $1,129 to $4,500, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $600 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,770 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $847.

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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