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110 Dryden RdIthaca, NY 14850
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209 College Ave, Unit 3
209 College AveIthaca, NY 14850
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111 Catherine St, Unit 1
111 Catherine StIthaca, NY 14850
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123 Catherine St, Unit 1
123 Catherine StIthaca, NY 14850
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127 Catherine St, Unit 1
127 Catherine StIthaca, NY 14850
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325-327 Eddy StIthaca, NY 14850
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The Belleayre Building
700-702 Stewart AveIthaca, NY 14850
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518 W Buffalo St, Unit 2
518 W Buffalo StIthaca, NY 14850
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The Gem – Collegetown’s Hidden Treasure
202 Linden AveIthaca, NY 14850
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Commons West
101-107 E State StIthaca, NY 14850
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934 Stewart AveIthaca, NY 14850
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129 College Ave
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315 Thurston Ave, Unit 315 Thurston Avenue
315 Thurston AveIthaca, NY 14850
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110 College Ave, Unit 2 Bed 2 Bath
110 College AveIthaca, NY 14850
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709 Stewart AveIthaca, NY 14850
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Central Business District, Ithaca, NY Local Guide
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Central Business District?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Business District Studio Apartments | $1,998 | $1,200 | $3,821 |
| Central Business District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,353 | $700 | $4,378 |
| Central Business District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,741 | $960 | $5,094 |
| Central Business District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,251 | $789 | $5,935 |
| Central Business District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,031 | $799 | $6,000 |
| Central Business District 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,510 | $865 | $7,250 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Central Business District Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY.
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Cheapest Available Central Business District Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Business District area of Ithaca, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Ravenwood Apartments priced from $700. 111 Osmun Place - See Details has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenwood Apartments | Room Rental | 1BR,1BA | $700 |
| 111 Osmun Place - See Details | Apt 3 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Eddygate Park Apartments | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $900 |
| RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Edgecliff Apartments | 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,420 |
| Lakeside Vista | Parkside- 2 bedroom Cottage | 2BR,1BA | $1,429 |
| Carey Building | Call for Availability | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
| The Belleayre Building | 2BD/ 1B | 2BR,1BA | $1,600 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, NY
As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $0.26 price per square foot 116 Cook St Model at 116 Cook St in the in the North Campus neighborhood starting from $850. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 4 Bedroom Model at 212 Giles St Townhouses-available August 2025 starting at $740 with a $0.41 price per square foot in the Western South Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Business District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 116 Cook St | 116 Cook St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
| 212 Giles St Townhouses-available August 2025 | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.41 |
| 111 Osmun Place - See Details | 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 111 Osmun | 3BR,1BA | $0.44 |
| 204 Linden Ave, Unit 1 | 204 Linden Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.54 |
| 616 E State St, Unit 2 | 616 E State St | 3BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| 118 Schuyler Plz, Unit 1 | 118 Schuyler Plz | 3BR,1BA | $0.73 |
| 151 Chestnut St, Unit 2 | 151 Chestnut St | 2BR,1BA | $1.94 |
| 648 -702 Hudson St | 702 Downstairs | 3BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Carey Building | Call for Availability | 2BR,1BA | $1.86 |
| Collegetown Plaza/Collegetown Center | 6 bed/1.5 bath | 6BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Business District Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Central Business District?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Central Business District is under $1,600.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Central Business District?
The cheapest apartment in Central Business District is Ravenwood Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Central Business District costs $4,375.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Central Business District?
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 41 regular apartments in Central Business District 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 Central Business District?
Cheap apartments in Central Business District have an average cost of $1,197 which is $3,178 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Central Business District.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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