Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central Business District Ithaca, NY from $695 (15 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in the Central Business District area of Ithaca.

property at 220 Pleasant St
$695

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$695

Total Monthly Price$695
3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

220 Pleasant St

IthacaNY14850
property at 112 -114 Ferris Place
$750

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$750

Total Monthly Price$750
5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Jan 15, 2027
Furnished
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property at 505 Dryden Rd
$825

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$825

Total Monthly Price$825
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

505 Dryden Rd, Unit 3

505 Dryden Rd
IthacaNY14850
property at 105 N Quarry St
$800 - $825
5 Bedroom Rentals
Available Jan 1, 2027
Furnished

105 N Quarry St

IthacaNY14850
property at 302 Mitchell St
$1,200

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,200

Total Monthly Price$1,200
4 To 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent
Available Now
Furnished

302 Mitchell St

IthacaNY14850

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Cheapest Available Central Business District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Central Business District area of Ithaca, NY is a Studio unit found at RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown priced from $225. Auden Ithaca has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RIDGETOP Apartments in CollegetownParkingStudio,$225
Auden Ithaca3x1 A73BR,1BA$699
Ravenwood ApartmentsRoom-by-Room Rentals Available at Ravenwood – U...5BR,2BA$700
407 College AveLiving in Collegetown—Made Affordable. All Util...4BR,2BA$995
Quarry St. Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, NY

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $0.23 price per square foot 205 W Buffalo St Model at 205 W Buffalo St, Unit 1 in the in the Western South Hill neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 125 Elmira Rd Model at 125 Elmira Rd starting at $700 with a $0.30 price per square foot in the Ithaca neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Business District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
205 W Buffalo St, Unit 1205 W Buffalo St1BR,1BA$0.23
125 Elmira Rd125 Elmira Rd1BR,1BA$0.30
110 S Quarry St, Unit 110 S. Quarry St.110 S Quarry St3BR,1BA$0.95
212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.43
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsFull 3 Bedroom Apartment 43BR,1BA$0.58
505 Dryden Rd505 Dryden Rd1BR,1BA$0.50
918 Danby Rd918 Danby Rd4BR,1BA$0.86
Cornell Housing | Furnished Suites602 Penthouse| Furnished Suite1BR,2BA$1.24
306 Stewart Ave, Unit Apt 3306 Stewart Ave4BR,1BA$0.80
407 College AveLiving in Collegetown—Made Affordable. All Util...4BR,2BA$1.09

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Business District

What type of rentals are currently available in Central Business District?

There are currently 311 Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, NY with pricing that ranges from $225 to $16,000. There are also 48 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Business District ranging from $695 to $9,855.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Central Business District?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Central Business District ranges from $695 to $9,855 with an average monthly rent of $2,635.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Central Business District?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Central Business District range from $699 to $16,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $695 to $3,585. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $749.

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