
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Hill Neighborhood of Syracuse, NY from $500 (24 Rentals)
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University Hill, Syracuse, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Hill Studio Apartments | $1,559 | $875 | $3,400 |
University Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,703 | $905 | $2,675 |
University Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,092 | $1,265 | $3,992 |
University Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,958 | $1,384 | $4,950 |
University Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,153 | $984 | $7,200 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in University Hill, NY
Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025Current apartment rentals in the University Hill, NY area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for University Hill Apartments for rent:
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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 Studio unit found at Hawley Green priced from $900. Victory at Syracuse has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable University Hill apartments for rent in Syracuse, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hawley Green | 15 | Studio,1BA | $900 |
Victory at Syracuse | 4BR/1BA | 4BR,1BA | $900 |
Nettleton Commons Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
The Duchess | Lifestyle 600 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
Plaza Apartments | Efficiency w/ Kitchen | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hill, NY
As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Hill area is the $1.50 price per square foot 307 S Clinton St Model at 307 S Clinton St, Unit 500 in the in the University Hill neighborhood starting from $3,600. The second greatest value University Hill apartment is the 2BR 1.5BA Model at Deys Plaza Apartments starting at $2,400 with a $1.45 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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307 S Clinton St, Unit 500 | 307 S Clinton St | 4BR,2BA | $1.50 |
Deys Plaza Apartments | 2BR 1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.45 |
705 Ackerman Ave, Unit 705 | 705 Ackerman Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.50 |
719 E Genesee St | 3 bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
252 Buckingham Ave, Unit 1st Floor | 252 Buckingham Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Jefferson Tower | Jefferson Tower Furnished 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.54 |
Nettleton Commons Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Plaza Apartments | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.56 |
502 University Apartments | 1bed/1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
The Duchess | Lifestyle 600 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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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 $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Hill?
The cheapest apartment in University Hill is Hawley Green which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in University Hill costs $2,825.
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 152 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 $551 which is $2,274 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hill.
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