Cheap Homes for Rent in the Central Business District Ithaca, NY from $700 (12 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 120 James St

$700

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$700

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 5

120 James St, Unit 1

120 James St
IthacaNY14850
property at 114 Ferris Place

$850

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$850

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 8

114 Ferris Place

IthacaNY14850

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property at 205 Linden Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15, 2027

205 Linden Ave

IthacaNY14850
property at 203 Linden Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15, 2027

203 Linden Ave

IthacaNY14850
property at 803 E Seneca St

$1,075

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$1,075

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

803 E Seneca St, Unit 1

803 E Seneca 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. Ravenwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Central Business District apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RIDGETOP Apartments in CollegetownParkingStudio,$225
Ravenwood ApartmentsRoom-by-Room Rentals Available at Ravenwood – U...5BR,2BA$700
126 College Ave6 Bed6BR,2BA$900
407 College AveLiving in Collegetown—Made Affordable. All Util...4BR,2BA$995
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsFull 5 Bedroom Apartment 25BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, NY

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $0.10 price per square foot 608 E Buffalo St Model at 608 E Buffalo St in the in the North Campus neighborhood starting from $965. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 614 Stewart Ave Model at 614 Stewart Ave starting at $950 with a $0.10 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.
608 E Buffalo St608 E Buffalo St5BR,2BA$0.10
614 Stewart Ave614 Stewart Ave6BR,2BA$0.10
212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking4BR 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$0.39
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsFull 3 Bedroom Apartment 43BR,1BA$0.58
126 College Ave6 Bed6BR,2BA$0.54
Ravenwood ApartmentsRoom-by-Room Rentals Available at Ravenwood – U...5BR,2BA$0.44
503 Dryden Rd3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$0.57
Dryden South Furnished Utilities Included!Suite 4024BR,2BA$1.17
209 College Ave209 College Ave3BR,1BA$1.01
806 E Seneca St806 E Seneca St5BR,1BA$0.95

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Business District

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

There are currently 237 Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, NY with pricing that ranges from $225 to $18,645. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Business District ranging from $700 to $7,050.

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 $700 to $7,050 with an average monthly rent of $1,886.

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 $650 to $18,645, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $749.

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