Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ithaca, NY from $600 (85 Rentals)

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125 Elmira Rd
$800
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

125 Elmira Rd

125 Elmira RdIthaca, NY 14850
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140 Honness Ln, Unit A
$825
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$825
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$825
4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 28

140 Honness Ln, Unit A

140 Honness LnIthaca, NY 14850
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409 Dryden Rd, Unit 1
$1,000
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$1,000
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

409 Dryden Rd, Unit 1

409 Dryden RdIthaca, NY 14850
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property at 107 Elmwood Ave

$1,025 - $4,100

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Available Jan 1, 2027

107 Elmwood Ave

IthacaNY14850
property at 1313 E State St

$1,050 - $1,600

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1313 E State St

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330 W State St, Unit 2
$1,150
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$1,150
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330 W State St, Unit 2

330 W State StIthaca, NY 14850
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1 Maplewood Rd, Unit 204
$1,300
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1 Maplewood Rd, Unit 204

1 Maplewood RdIthaca, NY 14850
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311 Dryden Rd, Unit 2
$1,400
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311 Dryden Rd, Unit 2

311 Dryden RdIthaca, NY 14850
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127 College Ave
$1,500 - $2,895
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$1,500 - $2,895
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 5, 2027

127 College Ave

127 College AveIthaca, NY 14850
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Ithaca, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ithaca, NY

Pricing Updated: 07/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Ithaca, NY area range in price from $225 to $18,645 with an overall median price of $8,856. The three Ithaca neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Cayuga Heights at $699, North Campus at $225, and Northeast Ithaca at $890. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ithaca Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Cayuga Heights$2,950$69994
North Campus$3,200$22574
Northeast Ithaca$3,200$89054
Northwest Ithaca$3,349$80078
Central Business District$10,750$225231
Collegetown$10,750$225180
Cornell Heights$10,750$225281
Downtown Ithaca$10,750$650132
Eastern South Hill$10,750$225231
East Ithaca$10,750$225194

Cheapest Available Ithaca Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ithaca, NY is a Studio unit found at RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown in the North Campus neighborhood priced from $225. Ravenwood Apartments in the Ithaca neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ithaca apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RIDGETOP Apartments in CollegetownParkingStudio,$225
Ravenwood ApartmentsRoom-by-Room Rentals Available at Ravenwood – U...5BR,2BA$700
206 Klinewoods RdEntire House4BR,2BA$890
36 German Cross Rd Utilities Included!1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$950
407 College AveLiving in Collegetown—Made Affordable. All Util...4BR,2BA$995
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsFull 5 Bedroom Apartment 25BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ithaca, NY

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ithaca area is the $0.10 price per square foot 614 Stewart Ave Model at 614 Stewart Ave in the in the Ithaca neighborhood starting from $950. The second greatest value Ithaca apartment is the 608 E Buffalo St Model at 608 E Buffalo St starting at $965 with a $0.10 price per square foot in the North Campus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ithaca apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
614 Stewart Ave614 Stewart Ave6BR,2BA$0.10
608 E Buffalo St608 E Buffalo St5BR,2BA$0.10
212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking4BR 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$0.39
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsFull 3 Bedroom Apartment 43BR,1BA$0.58
Ravenwood ApartmentsRoom-by-Room Rentals Available at Ravenwood – U...5BR,2BA$0.44
503 Dryden Rd3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$0.57
306 Highland Rd3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$0.73
806 E Seneca St806 E Seneca St5BR,1BA$0.95
107 Elmwood 7 Minute Walk to Campus!College Ave 3bed 1bath3BR,1BA$0.96
36 German Cross Rd Utilities Included!1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.00

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ithaca Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Ithaca?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ithaca is under $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ithaca?

The cheapest apartment in Ithaca is 36 German Cross Rd Utilities Included! which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Ithaca costs $8,856.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ithaca?

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 1,714 regular apartments in Ithaca 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 Ithaca?

Cheap apartments in Ithaca have an average cost of $1,431 which is $7,425 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ithaca.

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