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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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648 Hudson St
3 Bedroom Apartments

648 Hudson St

648 Hudson StIthaca, NY 14850
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215 College Ave
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

215 College Ave

215 College AveIthaca, NY 14850
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400 Stewart Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

400 Stewart Ave

400 Stewart AveIthaca, NY 14850
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116 Osmun Pl
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

116 Osmun Pl

116 Osmun PlIthaca, NY 14850
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Parkside Vista
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Vista

204 Fair StIthaca, NY 14850
Student Housing
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Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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957 Dryden Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

957 Dryden Rd

957 Dryden RdIthaca, NY 14850
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Village Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Village Apartments

73 Village CirIthaca, NY 14850
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514 W State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

514 W State St

514 W State StIthaca, NY 14850
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602 W Seneca St
2 Bedroom Apartments

602 W Seneca St

602 W Seneca StIthaca, NY 14850
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Springbrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Springbrook Apartments

2A-35 Springbrook CirIthaca, 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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Ithaca, NY Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ithaca, NY

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Ithaca, NY area range in price from $677 to $24,000 with an overall median price of $14,136. The three Ithaca neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northwest Ithaca at $677, Central Business District at $700, and Downtown Ithaca at $750. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ithaca Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northwest Ithaca$3,000$67727
Central Business District$4,375$7001022
Downtown Ithaca$4,375$75096
North Belle Sherman$4,375$7001012
Southside$4,375$7001020
Western South Hill$4,375$725823
Eastern South Hill$4,562$7251011
South Hill Ithaca$4,750$7251022
Cayuga Heights$24,000$70042
Collegetown$24,000$7001030

Cheapest Available Ithaca Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ithaca, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 111 Osmun Place - See Details in the North Campus neighborhood priced from $750. The Overlook at West Hill in the West End neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $812. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ithaca apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsApt 31BR,1BA$750
The Overlook at West HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$812
West Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$840
Eddygate Park Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$900
Collegetown Terrace901 Room E1BR,$1,095
400 Stewart AveStudio Basement Apartment1BR,1BA$1,100
116 Osmun PlStudio 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ithaca, NY

As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ithaca area is the $0.93 price per square foot Five Bedroom Model at Westbourne Apartments in the in the North Campus neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Ithaca apartment is the 5BR/5BA - Lux North Model at The Lux and Lofts starting at $1,750 with a $1.04 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.
Westbourne ApartmentsFive Bedroom5BR,2BA$0.93
The Lux and Lofts5BR/5BA - Lux North5BR,5BA$1.04
Ravenwood ApartmentsRoom Rental1BR,1BA$0.38
Dryden SouthSuite 3021BR,2BA$1.17
107 Catherine St6 bedroom6BR,2BA$1.13
Aces Apartments3-Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.76
209 College Ave, Unit 3209 College Ave3BR,1BA$1.12
805 E Seneca St, Unit 5805 E Seneca St4BR,1BA$0.90
The Overlook at West HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
648 -702 Hudson St648 3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.99

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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

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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 $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ithaca?

The cheapest apartment in Ithaca is 111 Osmun Place - See Details which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Ithaca costs $14,136.

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 10,553 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 $2,180 which is $11,956 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ithaca.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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