Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Hill Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $600 (53 Rentals)
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1023 E State St, Unit 1023 E. State Street

Ravenwood Apartments

118 Schuyler Plz, Unit 1

Eddygate Park Apartments

706 E Buffalo St, Unit 1

209 College Ave, Unit 3

111 Catherine St, Unit 1

123 Catherine St, Unit 1

127 Catherine St, Unit 1

RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown

The Belleayre Building

518 W Buffalo St, Unit 2

Edgecliff Apartments

Lakeland Apartments

Fairview Apartments

Commons West

Westbourne Apartments

143 S Aurora St

318 E Seneca - Downtown Ithaca

110 College Ave, Unit 2 Bed 1 Bath
University Hill, Ithaca, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Hill?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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University Hill Studio Apartments | $2,027 | $1,300 | $2,951 |
University Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,364 | $750 | $4,390 |
University Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,820 | $950 | $4,803 |
University Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,467 | $750 | $5,935 |
University Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,056 | $650 | $6,000 |
University Hill 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,438 | $775 | $7,250 |
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There are currently 53 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the University Hill Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY.
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Cheapest Available University Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Hill area of Ithaca, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 111 Osmun Place - See Details priced from $750. Ravenwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable University Hill apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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111 Osmun Place - See Details | Apt 3 | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Ravenwood Apartments | 5 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom | 5BR,1BA | $865 |
Eddygate Park Apartments | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $900 |
RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
509 Wyckoff Rd | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Edgecliff Apartments | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hill, NY
As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the University Hill 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 University Hill 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 University Hill 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 | $0.27 |
303 Cornell St, Unit B | 303 Cornell St | 5BR,2BA | $0.39 |
120 James St, Unit 7 | 120 James St | 4BR,1.5BA | $0.36 |
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 |
Westbourne Apartments | Three Bedroom-Halfbath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.95 |
806 E Seneca St, Unit 1 | 806 E Seneca St | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Collegetown Plaza/Collegetown Center | 6 bed/1.5 bath | 6BR,1.5BA | $1.10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Hill is under $1,270.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Hill?
The cheapest apartment in University Hill is 111 Osmun Place - See Details which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in University Hill costs $4,375.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Hill?
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 699 regular apartments in University Hill 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 University Hill?
Cheap apartments in University Hill have an average cost of $1,070 which is $3,305 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hill.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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