Cheap Homes for Rent in Central Business District Ithaca, NY from $700 (18 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

$745

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$745

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$745

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 5

120 James St, Unit 1

120 James St
IthacaNY14850
property at 523 W Green St

$800

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$800

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$800

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

523 W Green St

IthacaNY14850
property at 5 Charles St

$805

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$805

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$805

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 5

5 Charles St

IthacaNY14850
property at 114 Ferris Place

$925

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 8

114 Ferris Place

IthacaNY14850

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property at 203 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

203 Linden Ave

IthacaNY14850
property at 803 E Seneca St

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

803 E Seneca St, Unit 1

803 E Seneca St
IthacaNY14850

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property at 403 Hector St

$1,700 - $1,900

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1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Now

403 Hector St

IthacaNY14850
property at 105 N Quarry St

$900 - $1,900

2 To 5 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 5

105 N Quarry 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 $649. 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 Ithaca02B3BR,1BA$649
601 E State St - Fully Furnished!Building 2 6 bedroom 2 bath6BR,2BA$800
Hudson Heights Studios Utilities IncludedStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
The OutlookThe perfect 4 bedroom in brand new development!4BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, NY

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Business District area is the $1.60 price per square foot 412 Hillview Plz Model at 412 Hillview Plz, Unit 412 in the in the Western South Hill neighborhood starting from $4,000. The second greatest value Central Business District apartment is the 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at 212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking starting at $745 with a $0.41 price per square foot in the Western South Hill 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.
412 Hillview Plz, Unit 412412 Hillview Plz5BR,2BA$1.60
212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$0.41
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsFull 6 Bedroom Apartment 36BR,1BA$0.49
918 Danby Rd, Unit 918 unit#1918 Danby Rd4BR,1BA$1.00
505 E Seneca St505 E Seneca St1BR,2.5BA$0.70
601 E State St - Fully Furnished!Building 1 4 bedroom 2 bath4BR,2BA$0.77
804 E Seneca St, Unit 1804 E Seneca St2BR,1BA$0.96
321 N Fulton St321 N Fulton St1BR,1BA$2.06
114 N Aurora St, Unit B114 N Aurora St1BR,1BA$2.19
151 Chestnut St151 Chestnut St1BR,1BA$2.13

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Business District

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

There are currently 267 Apartments for Rent in Central Business District, NY with pricing that ranges from $225 to $7,970. There are also 50 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Central Business District ranging from $745 to $6,600.

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 $745 to $6,600 with an average monthly rent of $2,214.

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 $649 to $4,800, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $805 to $5,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $745 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $689.

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