119-121 Prospect St
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Ithaca Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $600 (21 Rentals)
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120 James St, Unit 1
120 James St
IthacaNY14850
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$765 - $9001 to 6 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
410 Stewart Ave
410 Stewart AveIthaca, NY 14850
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$830 - $965
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$830 - $965
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608 E Buffalo St
608 E Buffalo StIthaca, NY 14850
114 Ferris Place
IthacaNY14850
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$9502 to 5 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
806 E Seneca St
806 E Seneca StIthaca, NY 14850
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$975
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$975
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706 E Buffalo St
706 E Buffalo StIthaca, NY 14850
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$1,000 - $3,3752 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10
Quarry St. Apartments
101 N Quarry StIthaca, NY 14850
803 E Seneca St, Unit 1
803 E Seneca St
IthacaNY14850
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$1,150
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 8Total Monthly Price
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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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$1,395 - $2,450Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Commons West
101-107 E State StIthaca, NY 14850
513 S Aurora St
IthacaNY14850
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505 E Seneca St
505 E Seneca StIthaca, NY 14850
108 Stewart Ave
IthacaNY14850
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105 N Quarry St
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121 Cascadilla Ave
IthacaNY14850
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222 N Albany St
222 N Albany StIthaca, NY 14850
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109 Sage Pl
109 Sage PlIthaca, NY 14850
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Cayuga Lofts
217 S Cayuga StIthaca, NY 14850
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203 Williams St
203 Williams StIthaca, NY 14850
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Harolds Square
125 E State StIthaca, NY 14850
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Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Ithaca?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Ithaca Studio Apartments | $2,171 | $1,395 | $2,679 |
| Downtown Ithaca 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,398 | $785 | $3,199 |
| Downtown Ithaca 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,965 | $950 | $4,183 |
| Downtown Ithaca 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,859 | $650 | $3,900 |
| Downtown Ithaca 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,260 | $825 | $4,600 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Ithaca Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Ithaca Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Ithaca area of Ithaca, NY is a 5 Beds unit found at 111 Osmun Place - See Details priced from $1,050. Commons West has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,395. Here are the most affordable Downtown Ithaca apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| 111 Osmun Place - See Details | Full 5 Bedroom Apartment 2 | 5BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Commons West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| City View Apartments | Y Series | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| 400 Stewart Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
| Center Ithaca | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,910 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ithaca, NY
As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Ithaca area is the $0.10 price per square foot 608 E Buffalo St Model at 608 E Buffalo St in the in the North Campus neighborhood starting from $965. The second greatest value Downtown Ithaca apartment is the 4BR 2 Bathroom Model at 212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking starting at $700 with a $0.39 price per square foot in the Ithaca neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Ithaca apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 608 E Buffalo St | 608 E Buffalo St | 5BR,2BA | $0.10 |
| 212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking | 4BR 2 Bathroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.39 |
| 111 Osmun Place - See Details | Full 3 Bedroom Apartment 4 | 3BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| Gateway Commons | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| 431 N Cayuga St, Unit 2 | 431 N Cayuga St | 3BR,1BA | $2.16 |
| The Dean | 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bath – 1,130 | 2BR,1.5BA | $3.32 |
| 806 E Seneca St | 806 E Seneca St | 5BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| 706 E Buffalo St | 706 E Buffalo St | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Center Ithaca | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.63 |
| Cayuga Place | Cayuga Lofts- Cayuga | Studio ,2BA | $3.32 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Ithaca Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Ithaca?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Ithaca is under $2,262.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Ithaca?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Ithaca is Commons West which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Downtown Ithaca costs $10,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Ithaca?
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 116 regular apartments in Downtown Ithaca 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 Downtown Ithaca?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Ithaca have an average cost of $1,642 which is $9,108 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Ithaca.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.
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Written by: Robin Stewart
Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.