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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 1 Bed unit found at Ravenwood Apartments priced from $600. 111 Osmun Place - See Details has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here are the most affordable Cornell Heights apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ravenwood ApartmentsRoom Rental1BR,1BA$600
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsApt 31BR,1BA$750
Eddygate Park Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cornell Heights, NY

As of June 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cornell Heights area is the $0.41 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at 212 Giles St Townhouses-available August 2025 in the in the Western South Hill neighborhood starting from $740. The second greatest value Cornell Heights apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 111 Osmun Model at 111 Osmun Place - See Details starting at $800 with a $0.44 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 Townhouses-available August 20254 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.41
111 Osmun Place - See Details3 Bedroom, 1 Bath - 111 Osmun3BR,1BA$0.44
Uptown Village ApartmentsUptown 2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Dryden SouthSuite 3024BR,2BA$1.17
306 Highland Rd4 Bedrooms4BR,2BA$0.60
510 E Seneca St, Unit 3510 E Seneca St2BR,1BA$1.70
135 Simsbury Dr, Unit Simsbury135 Simsbury Dr1BR,1BA$1.77
151 Chestnut St, Unit 2151 Chestnut St2BR,1BA$1.94
Discover the Serenity of University Park1X1 (U)1BR,1BA$1.74
West Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cornell Heights

What type of rentals are currently available in Cornell Heights?

There are currently 257 Apartments for Rent in Cornell Heights, NY with pricing that ranges from $600 to $7,250. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cornell Heights ranging from $725 to $5,550.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cornell Heights?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cornell Heights ranges from $725 to $5,550 with an average monthly rent of $2,634.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cornell Heights?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cornell Heights range from $789 to $5,935, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $4,800. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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