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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ithaca, NY

Pricing Updated: 02/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Ithaca, NY area range in price from $650 to $8,310 with an overall median price of $4,348. The three Ithaca neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cayuga Heights at $789, Northwest Ithaca at $926, and Central Business District at $650. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ithaca Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cayuga Heights$3,950$7896444
Northwest Ithaca$4,000$9263194
Central Business District$4,375$6505766
Collegetown$4,375$6505701
Cornell Heights$4,375$6508784
Downtown Ithaca$4,375$6504125
Eastern South Hill$4,375$6504922
East Ithaca$4,375$6505990
North Belle Sherman$4,375$6504753
North Campus$4,375$7652565

Cheapest Available Ithaca Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ithaca, NY is a 5 Beds unit found at Ravenwood Apartments in the North Campus neighborhood priced from $865. Hudson Heights Studio Apartments in the Western South Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ithaca apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ravenwood Apartments5 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom5BR,1BA$865
Hudson Heights Studio ApartmentsStudio, 1 bathStudio,1BA$1,000
West Village Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,042
The Belleayre Building1B/1B1BR,1BA$1,200
RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ithaca, NY

As of February 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ithaca area is the $0.27 price per square foot 116 Cook St Model at 116 Cook St in the in the North Campus neighborhood starting from $900. The second greatest value Ithaca apartment is the 303 Cornell St Model at 303 Cornell St, Unit B starting at $775 with a $0.39 price per square foot in the North Campus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ithaca apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
116 Cook St116 Cook St1BR,1BA$0.27
303 Cornell St, Unit B303 Cornell St5BR,2BA$0.39
212 Giles St Townhouses-available August 20254 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.43
Uptown Village ApartmentsUptown 2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.23
118 Schuyler Plz, Unit 1118 Schuyler Plz3BR,1BA$0.73
119 Honness Ln, Unit A119 Honness Ln3BR,1.5BA$0.63
West Village Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.15
806 E Seneca St, Unit 1806 E Seneca St2BR,1BA$0.95
Eddygate Park Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$0.93
Collegetown Plaza/Collegetown Center6 bed/1.5 bath6BR,1.5BA$1.10

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Ithaca Overview

Home to the lauded Cornell University and a jaw-dropping amount of natural scenery, Ithaca is a fantastic locale in the heart of upstate New York. From farmer's markets to hand-crafted breweries, Ithaca apartments boast easy access to a world of amenities and charm to spare.

Why live in Ithaca, NY?

Home to a wide range of arts-based businesses, Ithaca is a great cultural hot spot of the upstate New York scene. With numerous colleges dotting the area and museums in high supply, Ithaca makes a great place for both budding families as well as students and young professionals.

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Getting Around Ithaca, NY

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ithaca Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Ithaca?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Ithaca is at Hudson Heights Studio Apartments listed at $1,000.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Ithaca Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Ithaca Apartment is $900 at Ravenwood Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Ithaca Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Ithaca is starting from $1,042 at West Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Ithaca Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Ithaca Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at West Village Apartments and starts from $1,331.

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