
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Cornell Heights Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $695 (40 Rentals)


West Village Apartments

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120 Oak Ave, Unit 1, Unit 1

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505 E Seneca St

509 Wyckoff Rd

North Wood Apartments

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223 Linden Ave, Unit 5, Unit 5

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210 Stewart Ave, Unit 1C, Unit 1C
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125 W Green St

Edgecliff Apartments

Lansing West Apartments

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311 Hudson St

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518 W Buffalo St

Lakeland Apartments

Center Ithaca

The Belleayre Building
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204 Cornell St

RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown

226 Bryant Ave

Westbourne Apartments

Warren Wood

Carriage House Apartments

607 N Cayuga St

Fairview Apartments
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103 Highland Pl

Lansing Grove Apartments

151 Chestnut St

Commons West

Conifer Village at Ithaca - Senior Living

Lake Street Apartments

Westview Terrace Apartments

Fall Haven Apartments
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Gaslight Village

Candlewyck Park Apartments

514 W State St

University Park Apartments

110 Heights Ct

109 Cook St

203 Williams St

318 E Seneca St
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Cornell Heights, Ithaca, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cornell Heights?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Heights Studio Apartments | $2,190 | $225 | $3,851 |
Cornell Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,229 | $695 | $4,872 |
| Cornell Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,795 | $895 | $6,402 |
| Cornell Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,709 | $785 | $4,925 |
| Cornell Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,511 | $800 | $7,200 |
| Cornell Heights 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,367 | $890 | $6,000 |
| Cornell Heights 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,816 | $950 | $5,400 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleCornell Heights, Ithaca, NY
Ranked #9
Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cornell Heights Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Cornell Heights?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Cornell Heights is under $1,290.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cornell Heights?
The cheapest apartment in Cornell Heights is 509 Wyckoff Rd which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in Cornell Heights costs $24,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cornell 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 154 regular apartments in Cornell 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 Cornell Heights?
Cheap apartments in Cornell Heights have an average cost of $1,287 which is $22,713 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cornell Heights.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
Articles, How-To's, and Tips

What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much
Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Other than tax professionals, I can’t think of anyone who looks forward to tax season. For everybody else, April is a stressful month to collect information and meet deadlines.

18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property
Written by: Lauren Harrington
Renting your next home can feel thrilling and overwhelming at the same time.

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.