
Cheap Studio Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Ithaca Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $1,050 (5 Rentals)


408 Stewart Ave.
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Ithaca?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
Downtown Ithaca Studio Apartments | $2,220 | $1,050 | $2,806 |
| Downtown Ithaca 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,469 | $785 | $4,060 |
| Downtown Ithaca 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,055 | $1,095 | $5,720 |
| Downtown Ithaca 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,899 | $830 | $4,105 |
| Downtown Ithaca 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,223 | $825 | $4,600 |
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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 $2,250.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Ithaca?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Ithaca is 408 Stewart Ave. which is listed at $1,100, 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 112 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 $1,488 which is $9,262 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Ithaca.
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