Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cornell Heights Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $600 (65 Rentals)

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property at 107 Elmwood Ave

$1,200 - $4,460

4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 15

107 Elmwood Ave

IthacaNY14850

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property at 125 W Green St

$1,300 - $2,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

125 W Green St

IthacaNY14850

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2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Vista

204 Fair StIthaca, NY 14850
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200 Highland Ave
3 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

200 Highland Ave

200 Highland AveIthaca, NY 14850

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Cornell Heights, Ithaca, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cornell Heights Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Cornell Heights 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 Cornell Heights apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RIDGETOP Apartments in CollegetownParkingStudio,$225
Auden Ithaca02B3BR,1BA$649
West Village Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,041
Center Ithaca0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,100
509 Wyckoff RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Carriage House ApartmentsDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,300
Warren WoodThe PearlStudio,1BA$1,304
Lansing West ApartmentsThe Otisco1BR,1BA$1,318

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornell Heights, NY

As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cornell Heights area is the $0.41 price per square foot 4BR 2 Bathroom Model at 212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking in the in the Western South Hill neighborhood starting from $740. The second greatest value Cornell Heights apartment is the Full 6 Bedroom Apartment 3 Model at 111 Osmun Place - See Details starting at $875 with a $0.49 price per square foot in the North Campus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cornell Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking4BR 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$0.41
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsFull 6 Bedroom Apartment 36BR,1BA$0.49
519 Wyckoff Rd, Unit 3519 Wyckoff Rd2BR,1BA$1.00
Uptown Village ApartmentsUptown 2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.42
West Village Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.15
Westbourne ApartmentsFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.44
518 W Buffalo St, Unit 2518 W Buffalo St1BR,1BA$1.28
213 Dearborn Pl, Unit 1 Bedroom Apartment213 Dearborn Pl1BR,1BA$1.50
Candlewyck Park ApartmentsThe Merlot2BR,1BA$1.62
Gaslight VillageThe Manchester1BR,1BA$1.61

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Cornell Heights, Ithaca, NY

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, cities and towns, and rental properties across New York including Cornell Heights, Ithaca, and the greater Ithaca area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, places to raise kids, raising pets, transit options, and other valuable search options. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

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 $1,318.

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 $10,750.

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 156 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 $1,517 which is $9,233 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.

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This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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Maximizing Your Refund: Essential Tax Tips for Renters

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