Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cayuga Heights Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $600 (23 Rentals)

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200 Highland Ave
3 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

200 Highland Ave

200 Highland AveIthaca, NY 14850
Furnished
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110 Heights Ct
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

110 Heights Ct

110 Heights CtIthaca, NY 14850
Student Housing
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Gaslight Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Gaslight Village

37 Uptown RdIthaca, NY 14850
Corporate Housing

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Westview Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westview Apartments

400 Triphammer RdIthaca, NY 14850
Student Housing
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710 Stewart Ave LLC
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

710 Stewart Ave LLC

710 Stewart AveIthaca, NY 14850
Student Housing

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
Discover the Serenity of University Park1x1 Renovated (P)1BR,1BA$1,400
Edgecliff Apartments2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,420

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cayuga Heights, NY

As of December 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cayuga Heights area is the $1.70 price per square foot The Seneca Model at Lansing West Apartments in the in the West End neighborhood starting from $2,224. The second greatest value Cayuga Heights apartment is the Uptown 2 Bed Model at Uptown Village Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.23 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.
Lansing West ApartmentsThe Seneca3BR,2BA$1.70
Uptown Village ApartmentsUptown 2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.23
306 Highland Rd4 Bedrooms4BR,2BA$0.60
Westbourne ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.67
702 N Aurora St, Unit 3702 N Aurora St3BR,1BA$1.70
Triphammer Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.86
The Meadows at Ithaca TownhomesTownhome1BR,1BA$2.09
Gaslight VillageThe Manchester1BR,1BA$1.83
Discover the Serenity of University Park1X1 Renovated1BR,1BA$2.16
715 Triphammer Rd, Unit A715 Triphammer Rd2BR,1BA$2.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cayuga Heights, Ithaca, NY

Ranked #2

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Cayuga Heights Neighborhood in Ithaca, NY

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 $1,626.

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 60 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 $1,167 which is $22,833 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cayuga Heights.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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