Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Ithaca Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $700 (19 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Ithaca area of Ithaca.

property at 710 E State St

710 E State St

IthacaNY14850

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505 E Seneca St
1 Bedroom Apartments

505 E Seneca St

505 E Seneca StIthaca, NY 14850
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222 N Albany St
2 Bedroom Apartments

222 N Albany St

222 N Albany StIthaca, NY 14850
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109 Sage Pl
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

109 Sage Pl

109 Sage PlIthaca, NY 14850
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LIV at 327 W Seneca
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LIV at 327 W Seneca

327 W Seneca StIthaca, NY 14850
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203 Williams St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

203 Williams St

203 Williams StIthaca, NY 14850

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Carey Building
2 Bedroom Apartments

Carey Building

314-320 E State StIthaca, NY 14850
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Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Ithaca Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Ithaca area of Ithaca, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 111 Osmun Place - See Details priced from $750. 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 Downtown Ithaca apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsApt 31BR,1BA$750
RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,200
Lansing West ApartmentsThe Otisco1BR,1BA$1,378
Carey BuildingCall for Availability2BR,1BA$1,600
Cayuga PlaceGrandviewStudio,1BA$1,939

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ithaca, NY

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Ithaca area is the $0.41 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at 212 Giles St Townhouses-available August 2025 in the in the Western South Hill neighborhood starting from $740. The second greatest value Downtown Ithaca apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 111 Osmun Model at 111 Osmun Place - See Details starting at $800 with a $0.44 price per square foot in the North Campus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Ithaca apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
212 Giles St Townhouses-available August 20254 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.41
111 Osmun Place - See Details3 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 111 Osmun3BR,1BA$0.44
118 Schuyler Plz, Unit 1118 Schuyler Plz3BR,1BA$0.73
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
115 Prospect St, Unit 2115 Prospect St3BR,1BA$2.10
Seneca WayA1BR,1BA$2.45
Carey BuildingCall for Availability2BR,1BA$1.86
Collegetown Plaza/Collegetown Center6 bed/1.5 bath6BR,1.5BA$1.10
320 Hillview Pl, Unit 2320 Hillview Pl3BR,1BA$2.60

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Ithaca Neighborhood in Ithaca, NY

Walk Score®

98 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

81 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Ithaca Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Ithaca?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Ithaca is at Cayuga Place listed at $1,939.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Ithaca Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Ithaca Apartment is $750 at 111 Osmun Place - See Details.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Ithaca Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Ithaca is starting from $1,400 at RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown.

What is the most affordable Downtown Ithaca Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Ithaca Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 111 Osmun Place - See Details and starts from $800.

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