
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cornell Heights Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $700 (64 Rentals)
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127 Catherine St, Unit 1
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1313 E State St

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Cornell Heights, Ithaca, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cornell Heights?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cornell Heights Studio Apartments | $1,930 | $1,261 | $3,145 |
Cornell Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,086 | $700 | $4,378 |
Cornell Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,553 | $1,041 | $5,021 |
Cornell Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,557 | $800 | $5,935 |
Cornell Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,311 | $825 | $6,000 |
Cornell Heights 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,516 | $775 | $7,250 |
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Cheapest Available Cornell Heights Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cornell Heights 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 Cornell Heights apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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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 |
West Village Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,041 |
509 Wyckoff Rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
Discover the Serenity of University Park | 1X1 (U) | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
Candlewyck Park Apartments | The Riesling | 1BR,1BA | $1,311 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornell Heights, NY
As of April 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cornell Heights 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 Cornell Heights apartment is the 303 Cornell St Model at 303 Cornell St, Unit B starting at $750 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the North Campus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cornell Heights 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 |
303 Cornell St, Unit B | 303 Cornell St | 5BR,2BA | $0.38 |
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 |
Uptown Village Apartments | Uptown 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
616 E State St, Unit 2 | 616 E State St | 3BR,1BA | $1.55 |
West Village Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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 Cornell Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cornell Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cornell Heights is under $1,311.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cornell Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Cornell Heights is Ravenwood Apartments which is listed at $700, while the average apartment in Cornell Heights costs $4,375.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cornell 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 73 regular apartments in Cornell 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 Cornell Heights?
Cheap apartments in Cornell Heights have an average cost of $1,175 which is $3,200 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cornell Heights.
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