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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Learn the official definition (spending 30% or more of your gross income on housing) and how to calculate your exact rent-to-income ratio. This guide offers expert tips on factoring in total housing costs (including utilities and fees) and budgeting accurately to avoid unnecessary financial strain.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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200 Highland Ave
3 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

200 Highland Ave

200 Highland AveIthaca, NY 14850

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

Discover how your credit score impacts your ability to lease or buy a home. Learn how credit scores are determined, how to check yours, and strategies to improve it for real estate success.

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Gaslight Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gaslight Village

37 Uptown RdIthaca, NY 14850
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Cayuga Heights, Ithaca, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cayuga Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cayuga Heights area of Ithaca, NY is a Studio unit found at Carriage House Apartments priced from $1,300. Lansing West Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,341. Here are the most affordable Cayuga Heights apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Carriage House ApartmentsDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Lansing West ApartmentsThe Otisco1BR,1BA$1,341
University Park Apartments1X1 (U)1BR,1BA$1,350
Lakeland Apartments1x1 (1A-1, 1B-1, 1C-1, 3A-1, 4A-2, 4B-2, 5A-1, ...1BR,1BA$1,390
Lansing Grove Apartments1 Bed - A11BR,1BA$1,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cayuga Heights, NY

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cayuga Heights 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 Cayuga Heights apartment is the 519 Wyckoff Rd Model at 519 Wyckoff Rd, Unit 3 starting at $1,500 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the North Campus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cayuga Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
614 Stewart Ave614 Stewart Ave5BR,2BA$0.09
519 Wyckoff Rd, Unit 3519 Wyckoff Rd2BR,1BA$1.00
Uptown Village ApartmentsUptown 2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.42
The Meadows at Ithaca Townhomes2x1.5b2BR,1.5BA$2.11
Gaslight VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.32
Westbourne ApartmentsThree Bedroom-Halfbath3BR,1.5BA$1.95
306 Highland Rd3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$0.73
1288 E Shore Dr, Unit Lake apartment1288 E Shore Dr1BR,1BA$2.40
Lansing Grove Apartments3 Bed - C13BR,1BA$2.63
Carriage House ApartmentsDeluxe StudioStudio ,1BA$2.48

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Cayuga Heights, Ithaca, NY

Ranked #5

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cayuga Heights Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Cayuga Heights?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cayuga Heights is under $1,550.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cayuga Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Cayuga Heights is Lansing West Apartments which is listed at $1,341, while the average apartment in Cayuga Heights costs $2,950.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cayuga Heights?

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 12 regular apartments in Cayuga Heights 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 Cayuga Heights?

Cheap apartments in Cayuga Heights have an average cost of $1,105 which is $1,845 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cayuga Heights.

Expert Rental Resources

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

Written by: Robin Stewart

Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.