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$1,375 - $1,450

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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607 N Cayuga St

IthacaNY14850

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200 Highland Ave
3 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

200 Highland Ave

200 Highland AveIthaca, NY 14850
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Gaslight Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gaslight Village

37 Uptown RdIthaca, NY 14850
Corporate Housing

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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

110 Heights Ct

110 Heights CtIthaca, NY 14850
Student Housing
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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 3 Beds unit found at Auden Ithaca priced from $649. Ravenwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Cayuga Heights apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Auden Ithaca3x1 A63BR,1BA$649
Ravenwood ApartmentsRoom Rental5BR,2BA$700
509 Wyckoff RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Gaslight VillageThe Manchester1BR,1BA$1,343
Discover the Serenity of University Park1x1 Renovated (P)1BR,1BA$1,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cayuga Heights, NY

As of February 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cayuga Heights area is the $1.63 price per square foot 707 N Aurora St Model at 707 N Aurora St, Unit 1 in the in the North Campus neighborhood starting from $1,950. The second greatest value Cayuga Heights apartment is the Deluxe 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome Model at The Meadows at Ithaca Townhomes starting at $1,895 with a $1.74 price per square foot in the Cornell Heights 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.
707 N Aurora St, Unit 1707 N Aurora St3BR,1BA$1.63
The Meadows at Ithaca TownhomesDeluxe 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.74
Westbourne ApartmentsFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.44
702 N Aurora St, Unit 3702 N Aurora St3BR,1BA$1.70
Triphammer Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.86
414 E Lincoln St, Unit 2414 E Lincoln St2BR,1BA$2.31
Gaslight VillageThe Manchester1BR,1BA$1.63
Discover the Serenity of University Park1X1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.16
Edgecliff Apartments3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom3BR,1BA$2.59
509 Wyckoff RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.21

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cayuga Heights, Ithaca, NY

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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 $1,695.

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

The cheapest apartment in Cayuga Heights is 509 Wyckoff Rd which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Cayuga Heights costs $24,000.

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 58 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 $941 which is $23,059 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cayuga Heights.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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