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Ithaca 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 02, 2025

There are currently 1295 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Ithaca, NY that range in price from $620 to $4,959. Cornell Heights, West End and East Ithaca are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Ithaca with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Cornell Heights125$2,400$750
West End116$2,400$620
East Ithaca114$2,400$750
University Hill112$2,400$750
Collegetown109$2,400$750
South Hill Ithaca109$2,400$750
Eastern South Hill108$2,400$750
Central Business District104$2,400$750
Southside104$2,400$750
North Belle Sherman99$2,400$750

Largest Available Ithaca 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ithaca, NY is found at 111 Osmun Place - See Details in the North Campus neighborhood and is 1,800 square feet priced from $750. Mount Pleasant Apartments has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,100 square feet and currently listed start at $1,600. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Ithaca:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsApt 31,800 Sq Ft$750
Mount Pleasant Apartments1,100 Sq Ft$1,600
Cayuga PlaceCayuga Lofts-Falls986 Sq Ft$2,700
Discover the Serenity of University Park1X1 Deluxe Renovated (P)933 Sq Ft$1,450
Triphammer Apartments1X1910 Sq Ft$2,050
407 College AveRoom Rental910 Sq Ft$1,300
Gateway Commons: A Travis Hyde Community1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom889 Sq Ft$2,420
Harolds SquareOne Bed705 Sq Ft$2,225

Cheapest Available Ithaca 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 02, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Ithaca, NY is the Apt 3 Model starting from $750 at 111 Osmun Place - See Details in the North Campus neighborhood. The second most affordable Ithaca 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed, 1 bath Model at West Village Apartments starting at $926 in the Western South Hill neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Ithaca is currently $2,204. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Ithaca:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsApt 3$750
West Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath$926
Collegetown Terrace901 Room E$1,095
RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown1 Bedroom$1,200
407 College AveRoom Rental$1,300
Lakeside Vista1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom - Whole Apartment$1,329
Lansing West ApartmentsThe Otisco$1,347
Lakeland Apartments1 Bedrooms$1,360
Discover the Serenity of University Park1x1 Renovated (P)$1,375

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Ithaca Overview

Home to the lauded Cornell University and a jaw-dropping amount of natural scenery, Ithaca is a fantastic locale in the heart of upstate New York. From farmer's markets to hand-crafted breweries, Ithaca apartments boast easy access to a world of amenities and charm to spare.

Why live in Ithaca, NY?

Home to a wide range of arts-based businesses, Ithaca is a great cultural hot spot of the upstate New York scene. With numerous colleges dotting the area and museums in high supply, Ithaca makes a great place for both budding families as well as students and young professionals.

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Getting Around Ithaca, NY

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

58 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Ithaca Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Ithaca with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Ithaca is at 111 Osmun Place - See Details listed at $750.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Ithaca Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Ithaca is $2,204.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Ithaca Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Ithaca is a 1,800 square feet unit starting from $750 at 111 Osmun Place - See Details.

What is the average size for Ithaca 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Ithaca is currently 680 sq ft.

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