
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Collegetown Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $225 (9 Rentals)


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Hudson Heights Studios Utilities Included

408 Stewart Ave.

The Belleayre Building
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Collegetown?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Collegetown Studio Apartments | $1,862 | $225 | $3,000 |
| Collegetown 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,266 | $655 | $4,117 |
| Collegetown 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,708 | $895 | $5,803 |
| Collegetown 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,894 | $750 | $6,000 |
| Collegetown 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,526 | $800 | $7,200 |
| Collegetown 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,216 | $925 | $6,000 |
| Collegetown 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,716 | $950 | $5,100 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Collegetown Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Collegetown?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Collegetown is under $1,800.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Collegetown?
The cheapest apartment in Collegetown is RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown which is listed at $225, while the average apartment in Collegetown costs $11,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Collegetown?
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 144 regular apartments in Collegetown 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 Collegetown?
Cheap apartments in Collegetown have an average cost of $1,493 which is $10,257 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Collegetown.
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