Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cornell Heights Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $600 (57 Rentals)

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215 College Ave
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

215 College Ave

215 College AveIthaca, 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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Parkside Vista
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Vista

204 Fair StIthaca, NY 14850
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514 W State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

514 W State St

514 W State StIthaca, NY 14850
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602 W Seneca St
2 Bedroom Apartments

602 W Seneca St

602 W Seneca StIthaca, NY 14850
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109 Sage Pl
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

109 Sage Pl

109 Sage PlIthaca, 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 The Aurora priced from $40. Collegetown Terrace has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $629. Here are the most affordable Cornell Heights apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The AuroraS1-1Studio,1BA$40
Collegetown TerraceQuarry Large Room - Shared BathStudio,$629
Auden Ithaca3x1 A63BR,1BA$649
Ravenwood ApartmentsRoom Rental5BR,2BA$700
601 E State St - Fully Furnished!Building 2 6 bedroom 2 bath6BR,2BA$800
West Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$926
127-129 Eddy Streetstudio 129 BFStudio,1BA$1,075
509 Wyckoff RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
408 Stewart Ave.408 Stewart Ave. - 5Studio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornell Heights, NY

As of December 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cornell Heights area is the $1.40 price per square foot 506 S Cayuga St Model at 506 S Cayuga St, Unit 1 in the in the Western South Hill neighborhood starting from $2,800. 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.
506 S Cayuga St, Unit 1506 S Cayuga St4BR,1.5BA$1.40
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsFull 6 Bedroom Apartment 36BR,1BA$0.49
Lansing West ApartmentsThe Seneca3BR,2BA$1.70
Uptown Village ApartmentsUptown 2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Westbourne ApartmentsFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.44
115 Crescent Plz, Unit 118115 Crescent Plz2BR,1BA$1.75
702 N Aurora St, Unit 3702 N Aurora St3BR,1BA$1.70
804 E Seneca St, Unit 1804 E Seneca St2BR,1BA$0.96
601 E State St - Fully Furnished!Building 23BR,1BA$0.97
West Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.35

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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 $1,100.

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

The cheapest apartment in Cornell Heights is West Village Apartments which is listed at $926, 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 1,987 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 $2,318 which is $21,682 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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

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