Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cornell Heights Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $600 (92 Rentals)

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125 Elmira Rd
$700
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125 Elmira Rd

125 Elmira RdIthaca, NY 14850
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property at 107 Elmwood Ave

$1,025 - $4,100

4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jan 1, 2027

107 Elmwood Ave

IthacaNY14850
property at 1313 E State St

$1,050 - $1,600

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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1313 E State St

IthacaNY14850
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330 W State St, Unit 2
$1,150
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$1,150
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330 W State St, Unit 2

330 W State StIthaca, NY 14850
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111 Catherine St, Unit 1
$1,195
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$1,195
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$1,195
5 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1, 2027

111 Catherine St, Unit 1

111 Catherine StIthaca, NY 14850
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123 Catherine St, Unit 1
$1,195
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$1,195
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$1,195
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123 Catherine St, Unit 1

123 Catherine StIthaca, NY 14850
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311 Dryden Rd, Unit 1
$1,200
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$1,200
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$1,200
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311 Dryden Rd, Unit 1

311 Dryden RdIthaca, NY 14850
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409 Dryden Rd, Unit 1
$1,300
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$1,300
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409 Dryden Rd, Unit 1

409 Dryden RdIthaca, NY 14850
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property at 112 Hudson St

$1,350 - $2,000

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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112 Hudson St

IthacaNY14850

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127 College Ave
$1,500 - $2,895
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$1,500 - $2,895
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$1,500 - $2,895
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 5, 2027

127 College Ave

127 College AveIthaca, NY 14850
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property at 308 E Seneca St

$1,450 - $1,500

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 10, 2027

308 E Seneca St

IthacaNY14850
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426 Winthrop Dr
$1,575 - $1,690
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$1,575 - $1,690
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$1,575 - $1,690
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426 Winthrop Dr

426 Winthrop DrIthaca, 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 $699. Here are the most affordable Cornell Heights apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RIDGETOP Apartments in CollegetownParkingStudio,$225
Auden Ithaca3x1 A73BR,1BA$699
Ravenwood ApartmentsRoom-by-Room Rentals Available at Ravenwood – U...5BR,2BA$700
206 Klinewoods RdEntire House4BR,2BA$890
407 College AveLiving in Collegetown—Made Affordable. All Util...4BR,2BA$995
Quarry St. Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornell Heights, NY

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cornell Heights area is the $0.23 price per square foot 205 W Buffalo St Model at 205 W Buffalo St, Unit 1 in the in the Western South Hill neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Cornell Heights 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 Cornell Heights apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
205 W Buffalo St, Unit 1205 W Buffalo St1BR,1BA$0.23
614 Stewart Ave614 Stewart Ave6BR,2BA$0.10
206 Klinewoods RdEntire House4BR,2.5BA$0.33
125 Elmira Rd125 Elmira Rd1BR,1BA$0.30
608 E Buffalo St608 E Buffalo St3BR,1BA$0.37
212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.43
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsFull 3 Bedroom Apartment 43BR,1BA$0.58
503 Dryden Rd3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$0.57
306 Highland Rd3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$0.73
306 Stewart Ave, Unit Apt 3306 Stewart Ave4BR,1BA$0.80

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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 $1,000.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cornell Heights?

The cheapest apartment in Cornell Heights is Edgecliff Apartments which is listed at $1,305, while the average apartment in Cornell Heights costs $2,350.

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 155 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 $1,082 which is $1,268 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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