Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cayuga Heights Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $700 (24 Rentals)

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110 Heights Ct

110 Heights CtIthaca, NY 14850
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Westview Apartments
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Westview Apartments

400 Triphammer RdIthaca, NY 14850
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1-10 Yardley GreenIthaca, NY 14850
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Cayuga Heights, Ithaca, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cayuga Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cayuga Heights area of Ithaca, NY is a 5 Beds unit found at Ravenwood Apartments priced from $865. RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,200. Here are the most affordable Cayuga Heights apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ravenwood Apartments5 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom5BR,1BA$865
RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
509 Wyckoff RdStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
University Park2x1 P Renovated (P)2BR,1BA$1,200
Edgecliff Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cayuga Heights, NY

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cayuga Heights area is the $1.23 price per square foot Uptown 2 Bed Model at Uptown Village Apartments in the in the Cornell Heights neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Cayuga Heights apartment is the 414 E Lincoln St Model at 414 E Lincoln St, Unit 1 starting at $2,450 with a $2.04 price per square foot in the North Campus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cayuga Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Uptown Village ApartmentsUptown 2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.23
414 E Lincoln St, Unit 1414 E Lincoln St3BR,1.5BA$2.04
The Meadows at Ithaca Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.83
Westbourne ApartmentsThree Bedroom-Halfbath3BR,1.5BA$1.95
Ravenwood Apartments3 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$2.11
Triphammer Apartments1X11BR,1BA$2.25
Collegetown Plaza/Collegetown Center6 bed/1.5 bath6BR,1.5BA$1.10
Gaslight VillageThe Manchester1BR,1BA$1.71
University Park1x11BR,1BA$2.06
Edgecliff Apartments3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$2.59

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cayuga Heights, Ithaca, NY

Ranked #2

Among neighborhoods in Ithaca, NY for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Cayuga Heights, Ithaca, NY

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Getting Around the Cayuga Heights Neighborhood in Ithaca, NY

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cayuga Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cayuga Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cayuga Heights is under $1,600.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cayuga Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Cayuga Heights is Ravenwood Apartments which is listed at $900, while the average apartment in Cayuga Heights costs $2,801.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cayuga Heights?

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 179 regular apartments in Cayuga Heights 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 Cayuga Heights?

Cheap apartments in Cayuga Heights have an average cost of $1,015 which is $1,786 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cayuga Heights.

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