
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cornell Heights Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $600 (73 Rentals)
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130 University Ave, Unit 130.5

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719 Triphammer Rd, Unit 719 Triphammer Rd C

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715 Triphammer Rd, Unit C

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1006 N Aurora St

608 E Buffalo St

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105 Dryden Rd, Unit 2

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118 Schuyler Plz, Unit 1

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921 E State St, Unit 921 E State St

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805 E Seneca St
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614 Stewart Ave

West Village Apartments

804 E Seneca St, Unit 1

Quarry/State St Complex

410 Hillview Plz

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120 Oak Ave, Unit 1

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505 E Seneca St

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518 W Buffalo St

112 Highland Pl, Unit 1

408 Stewart Ave.
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509 Wyckoff Rd

The Belleayre Building

601 E State St

209 College Ave

707 E Seneca St.

North Wood Apartments

Warren Wood

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223 Linden Ave, Unit 5

103 Highland Pl

125 W Green St
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210 Stewart Ave, Unit 1C

Edgecliff Apartments

Fairview Apartments

Center Ithaca

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311 Hudson St

Lansing West Apartments

Lakeland Apartments

Commons West

204 Cornell St

226 Bryant Ave
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Westbourne Apartments

Linderman Creek

Carriage House Apartments

143 S Aurora St

607 N Cayuga St

143 Maple Ave, Unit 22

Lansing Grove Apartments

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109 Sage Pl

129 College Ave

151 Chestnut 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 |
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| Cornell Heights Studio Apartments | $2,197 | $225 | $3,851 |
| Cornell Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,251 | $695 | $4,872 |
| Cornell Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,771 | $895 | $6,402 |
| Cornell Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,689 | $785 | $4,925 |
| Cornell Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,453 | $800 | $7,200 |
| Cornell Heights 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,304 | $890 | $6,000 |
| Cornell Heights 6 Bedroom Apartments | $3,133 | $785 | $5,700 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown | Parking | Studio, | $225 |
| Auden Ithaca | 02B | 3BR,1BA | $649 |
| West Village Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,041 |
| The Belleayre Building | STUDIO | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| 509 Wyckoff Rd | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 408 Stewart Ave. | 408 Stewart Ave. - 5 | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| North Wood Apartments | The Spruce | 1BR,1BA | $1,220 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornell Heights, NY
As of April 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cornell Heights area is the $0.53 price per square foot 107 Elmwood Avenue Model at West Shore Apts – Furnished & All-Inclusive in the in the Collegetown neighborhood starting from $1,000. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| West Shore Apts – Furnished & All-Inclusive | 107 Elmwood Avenue | 4BR,1BA | $0.53 |
| 111 Osmun Place - See Details | Full 6 Bedroom Apartment 3 | 6BR,1BA | $0.49 |
| 212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking | 4 Beds, 2 baths | 4BR,2BA | $0.41 |
| Uptown Village Apartments | Uptown 3 Bed | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.15 |
| 122 Delaware Ave, Unit 1 | 122 Delaware Ave | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
| 921 E State St, Unit 921 E State St | 921 E State St | 5BR,2BA | $0.56 |
| West Village Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Triphammer Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.66 |
| 804 E Seneca St, Unit 1 | 804 E Seneca St | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| Linderman Creek | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
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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 $1,220.
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 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 $1,337 which is $22,663 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cornell Heights.
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