Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Ithaca Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $600 (64 Rentals)

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East Ithaca, Ithaca, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Ithaca Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Ithaca 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 East Ithaca apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RIDGETOP Apartments in CollegetownParkingStudio,$225
Auden Ithaca02B3BR,1BA$649
The Outlook ApartmentsThe perfect 4 bedroom in brand new development!4BR,1BA$975
509 Wyckoff RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
408 Stewart Ave.408 Stewart Ave. - 5Studio,1BA$1,100
Fairview ApartmentsManor- StudioStudio,1BA$1,319
Lakeside Vista1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom - Whole Apartment1BR,1BA$1,359

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Ithaca, NY

As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Ithaca area is the $0.41 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at 212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking in the in the Western South Hill neighborhood starting from $745. The second greatest value East Ithaca 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 East Ithaca apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$0.41
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsFull 6 Bedroom Apartment 36BR,1BA$0.49
122 Delaware Ave, Unit 1122 Delaware Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.55
921 E State St, Unit 921 E State St921 E State St5BR,2BA$0.56
918 Danby Rd, Unit 918 unit#1918 Danby Rd4BR,1BA$1.00
Eastgate ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.67
102 N Tioga St102 N Tioga St2BR,1BA$1.90
804 E Seneca St, Unit 1804 E Seneca St2BR,1BA$0.96
The Belleayre Building1B/1B1BR,1BA$1.94
210 Stewart Ave, Unit 1C210 Stewart Ave1BR,1BA$1.86

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East Ithaca, Ithaca, NY

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Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Ithaca Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in East Ithaca?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Ithaca is under $1,359.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Ithaca?

The cheapest apartment in East Ithaca is 509 Wyckoff Rd which is listed at $1,100, while the average apartment in East Ithaca costs $24,000.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 157 regular apartments in East 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 East Ithaca?

Cheap apartments in East Ithaca have an average cost of $1,503 which is $22,497 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Ithaca.

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