Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Business District Ithaca, NY from $700 (10 Rentals)

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ravenwood ApartmentsRoom Rental1BR,1BA$700
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsApt 31BR,1BA$750
Eddygate Park Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, NY

As of April 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Business District 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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
116 Cook St116 Cook St1BR,1BA$0.27
212 Giles St Townhouses-available August 20254 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.41
111 Osmun Place - See Details3 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 111 Osmun3BR,1BA$0.44
204 Linden Ave, Unit 1204 Linden Ave3BR,1BA$1.54
616 E State St, Unit 2616 E State St3BR,1BA$1.55
515 S Albany St, Unit 515 S Albany St.515 S Albany St3BR,1.5BA$2.00
151 Chestnut St, Unit 2151 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$1.94
648 -702 Hudson St702 Downstairs3BR,2BA$0.98
Carey BuildingCall for Availability2BR,1BA$1.86
Collegetown Plaza/Collegetown Center6 bed/1.5 bath6BR,1.5BA$1.10

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Business District

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Business District?

There are currently 221 Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, NY with pricing that ranges from $700 to $7,250. There are also 45 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Business District ranging from $725 to $7,520.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Business District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Business District ranges from $725 to $7,520 with an average monthly rent of $2,615.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Business District?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Business District range from $800 to $5,935, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,650 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $825.

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