Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Ithaca Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $600 (66 Rentals)

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property at 120 James St

$740

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$740
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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 5

120 James St, Unit 1, Unit 1

120 James St
IthacaNY14850
property at 5 Charles St

$805

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$805
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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 5

5 Charles St

IthacaNY14850

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property at 114 Ferris Place

$925

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$925
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$925

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 8

114 Ferris Place

IthacaNY14850
property at 706 Linn St

$950

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$950
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

706 Linn St

IthacaNY14850
property at 203 Linden Ave

$1,000

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

203 Linden Ave

IthacaNY14850

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 107 Elmwood Ave

$1,100 - $4,460

4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 15

107 Elmwood Ave

IthacaNY14850
property at 826 Dryden Rd

$1,250 - $1,450

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 14

826 Dryden Rd

IthacaNY14850
property at 125 W Green St

$1,300 - $2,700

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jul 1

125 W Green St

IthacaNY14850

Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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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
509 Wyckoff RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Lakeland Apartments1x1 (1A-1, 1B-1, 1C-1, 3A-1, 4A-2, 4B-2, 5A-1, ...1BR,1BA$1,390
Commons WestStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
Lakeside Vista2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom - Whole Apartment2BR,1BA$1,539

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Ithaca, NY

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Ithaca area is the $0.41 price per square foot 4BR 2 Bathroom Model at 212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking in the in the Western South Hill neighborhood starting from $740. 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 Parking4BR 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$0.41
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsFull 6 Bedroom Apartment 36BR,1BA$0.49
918 Danby Rd, Unit 918 unit#1918 Danby Rd4BR,1BA$0.94
519 Wyckoff Rd, Unit 3519 Wyckoff Rd2BR,1BA$1.00
Eastgate ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.67
Westbourne ApartmentsFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.44
West Shore – Furnished & All-Inclusive3bed 1bath3BR,1BA$0.96
213 Dearborn Pl, Unit 1 Bedroom Apartment213 Dearborn Pl1BR,1BA$1.50
Ravenwood Apartments3x1 (C01, C02, D01, D02, E02)3BR,1BA$2.12
509 Wyckoff RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.62

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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East Ithaca, Ithaca, NY

Ranked #14

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 $1,539.

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 $10,750.

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 136 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 $1,663 which is $9,087 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Ithaca.

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