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Collegetown Terrace

Auden Ithaca

Ravenwood Apartments

212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking

306 Highland Rd

111 Osmun Place - See Details

410 Stewart Ave

Llenroc

800 University Ave
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Collegetown Plaza/Collegetown Center

Collegetown Court

103 College Ave (2026-2027)

36 German Cross Rd Utilities Included!

120 Westbourne Lane A Baker House Residence

Collegetown Crossing - 307 College Ave

312 College Ave

Cornell Housing | Furnished Suites

Cayuga Place

Pineridge Luxury Residences
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109 Cook St

Lakeland Apartments

The Pinnacle

The Ivy

Central Collegetown - Catherine Commons

Gorgeous Apartments

400 Stewart Ave

116 Osmun Pl

102 Turkey Hill Rd - Utilities Included!
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210 Dryden Rd

Aces Apartments

111 Osmun Place

The Big Blue House-14-bedroom house

111 Harvard Pl

Hudson Heights Studios Utilities Included

522 - 528 Stewart Ave

118 College Ave

All-Inclusive Living in Collegetown!

Parkside Vista
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104 Harvard Place

Maplewood

University Park Apartments

The Lofts

Cayuga Lofts

110 Heights Ct

204 Cornell St

Westview Apartments

Central Collegetown - College Townhouse

The Lux and Lofts
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Ithaca, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Ithaca?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca Studio Apartments | $1,982 | $225 | $7,450 |
| Ithaca 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,069 | $675 | $4,296 |
| Ithaca 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,539 | $812 | $5,007 |
| Ithaca 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,661 | $699 | $10,000+ |
| Ithaca 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,135 | $749 | $7,600 |
| Ithaca 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,903 | $700 | $7,500 |
| Ithaca 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,666 | $950 | $9,855 |
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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 $1,000.
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 $1,000, while the average apartment in Ithaca costs $2,399.
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 1,814 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 $1,072 which is $1,327 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ithaca.
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