
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Cornell Heights Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $600 (58 Rentals)
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130 University Ave, Unit 130.5

209 Stewart Ave, Unit 209

608 E Buffalo St, Unit 4

West Village Apartments
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127-129 Eddy Street

408 Stewart Ave.

509 Wyckoff Rd

400 Stewart Ave

209 College Ave, Unit 3

The Belleayre Building

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Campus Hill Apartments

607 N Cayuga St

115 Linn St

114 College Ave, Unit Apt 3

Harolds Square

321-321.5-3215 Hillview Pl

Uptown Village Apartments

318 E Seneca - Downtown Ithaca
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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 | $1,940 | $629 | $3,890 |
| Cornell Heights 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,183 | $695 | $4,669 |
| Cornell Heights 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,410 | $939 | $6,119 |
| Cornell Heights 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,901 | $649 | $5,100 |
| Cornell Heights 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,671 | $689 | $7,970 |
| Cornell Heights 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,492 | $700 | $6,750 |
| Cornell Heights 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,760 | $800 | $7,500 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Cornell Heights Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY.
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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 Collegetown Terrace priced from $629. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collegetown Terrace | Quarry Large Room - Shared Bath | Studio, | $629 |
| Auden Ithaca | 3x1 A6 | 3BR,1BA | $649 |
| Ravenwood Apartments | Room Rental | 5BR,2BA | $700 |
| 601 E State St - Fully Furnished! | Building 2 6 bedroom 2 bath | 6BR,2BA | $800 |
| West Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $926 |
| 127-129 Eddy Street | studio 129 BF | Studio,1BA | $1,075 |
| 509 Wyckoff Rd | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
| 408 Stewart Ave. | 408 Stewart Ave. - 5 | Studio,1BA | $1,100 |
| Candlewyck Park Apartments | The Riesling | 1BR,1BA | $1,276 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornell Heights, NY
As of December 25, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 506 S Cayuga St, Unit 1 | 506 S Cayuga St | 4BR,1.5BA | $1.40 |
| 111 Osmun Place - See Details | Full 6 Bedroom Apartment 3 | 6BR,1BA | $0.49 |
| Lansing West Apartments | The Seneca | 3BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Uptown Village Apartments | Uptown 2 Bed | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.23 |
| Westbourne Apartments | Four Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.44 |
| 804 E Seneca St, Unit 1 | 804 E Seneca St | 2BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 702 N Aurora St, Unit 3 | 702 N Aurora St | 3BR,1BA | $1.70 |
| 601 E State St - Fully Furnished! | Building 2 | 3BR,1BA | $0.97 |
| Linderman Creek | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| West Village Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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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 $1,276.
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 1,991 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 $2,242 which is $21,758 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Cornell Heights.
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