Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ithaca, NY from $600 (89 Rentals)

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119 Honness Ln, Unit A
$770
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 5

119 Honness Ln, Unit A

119 Honness LnIthaca, NY 14850
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140 Honness Ln, Unit A
$825
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4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 28

140 Honness Ln, Unit A

140 Honness LnIthaca, NY 14850
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118 Schuyler Plz, Unit 1
$850
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$850
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3 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

118 Schuyler Plz, Unit 1

118 Schuyler PlzIthaca, NY 14850
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property at 1313 E State St

$1,050 - $1,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

1313 E State St

IthacaNY14850

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property at 107 Elmwood Ave

$1,100 - $4,460

4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 15

107 Elmwood Ave

IthacaNY14850
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409 Dryden Rd, Unit 1
$1,200
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$1,200
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

409 Dryden Rd, Unit 1

409 Dryden RdIthaca, NY 14850
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518 W Buffalo St, Unit 2
$1,275
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$1,275
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518 W Buffalo St, Unit 2

518 W Buffalo StIthaca, NY 14850
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223 Linden Ave, Unit 5
$1,295
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$1,295
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 30

223 Linden Ave, Unit 5

223 Linden AveIthaca, NY 14850
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property at 125 W Green St

$1,300 - $2,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

125 W Green St

IthacaNY14850

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321 Dryden Rd, Unit 3
$1,400
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321 Dryden Rd, Unit 3

321 Dryden RdIthaca, NY 14850
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1 Maplewood Rd, Unit 205
$1,450
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1 Maplewood Rd, Unit 205

1 Maplewood RdIthaca, NY 14850
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Ithaca, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ithaca, NY

Pricing Updated: 06/04/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Ithaca, NY area range in price from $225 to $10,750 with an overall median price of $8,905. The three Ithaca neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northeast Ithaca at $925, Northwest Ithaca at $677, and Cayuga Heights at $649. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ithaca Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northeast Ithaca$3,200$92576
Northwest Ithaca$3,282$67771
Cayuga Heights$3,500$64992
North Campus$3,500$22569
Central Business District$10,750$225231
Collegetown$10,750$225183
Cornell Heights$10,750$225296
Downtown Ithaca$10,750$650136
Eastern South Hill$10,750$225224
East Ithaca$10,750$225202

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. West Village Apartments in the Western South Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,041. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ithaca apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RIDGETOP Apartments in CollegetownParkingStudio,$225
West Village Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,041
509 Wyckoff RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Warren WoodThe PearlStudio,1BA$1,218
Carriage House ApartmentsDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ithaca, NY

As of June 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ithaca area is the $0.09 price per square foot 614 Stewart Ave Model at 614 Stewart Ave in the in the North Campus neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value Ithaca apartment is the 2027 Slaterville Rd Model at 2027 Slaterville Rd, Unit Apt B starting at $2,100 with a $1.05 price per square foot . 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 Ave5BR,2BA$0.09
2027 Slaterville Rd, Unit Apt B2027 Slaterville Rd3BR,1.5BA$1.05
212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking4BR 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$0.39
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsFull 6 Bedroom Apartment 36BR,1BA$0.49
918 Danby Rd, Unit 918 unit#1918 Danby Rd4BR,1BA$0.94
519 Wyckoff Rd, Unit 3519 Wyckoff Rd2BR,1BA$1.00
505 E Seneca St505 E Seneca St1BR,2.5BA$0.70
503 Dryden Rd3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$0.57
107 Elmwood 7 Minute Walk to Campus!3bed 1bath3BR,1BA$0.96
306 Highland Rd3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$0.73

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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 $1,300.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ithaca?

The cheapest apartment in Ithaca is 509 Wyckoff Rd which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Ithaca costs $8,905.

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 1,954 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 $1,473 which is $7,432 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ithaca.

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