Cheap Homes for Rent in Collegetown Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $700 (11 Rentals)

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Collegetown, Ithaca, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Collegetown Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Collegetown 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 Collegetown 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
RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Fairview ApartmentsManor- StudioStudio,1BA$1,363

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Collegetown, NY

As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Collegetown 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 Collegetown 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 Collegetown 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$0.41
111 Osmun Place - See Details3 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 111 Osmun3BR,1BA$0.44
204 Linden Ave, Unit 1204 Linden Ave3BR,1BA$1.54
119 Honness Ln, Unit A119 Honness Ln3BR,1.5BA$0.63
616 E State St, Unit 2616 E State St3BR,1BA$1.55
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 Collegetown

What type of rentals are currently available in Collegetown?

There are currently 229 Apartments for Rent in Collegetown, NY with pricing that ranges from $700 to $7,250. There are also 44 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Collegetown ranging from $740 to $7,520.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Collegetown?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Collegetown ranges from $740 to $7,520 with an average monthly rent of $2,700.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Collegetown?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Collegetown range from $750 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 $740 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $803.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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