
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Eastern South Hill Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $600 (81 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Eastern South Hill area of Ithaca.


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125 Elmira Rd

119-121 Prospect St

710 E State St

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137 Coddington Rd, Unit 3

410 Stewart Ave

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505 Dryden Rd, Unit 3

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306 Stewart Ave, Unit Apt 3

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608 E Buffalo St

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614 Stewart Ave
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114 Ferris Place

407 College Ave

Quarry St. Apartments

107 Elmwood Ave

1313 E State St

209 College Ave

601 E State St

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330 W State St, Unit 2

105 Dewitt Pl

302 Mitchell St
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305 Cornell St

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311 Dryden Rd, Unit 1

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918 Danby Rd, Unit 918unit#1

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117 Dewitt Pl

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409 Dryden Rd, Unit 1

Fairview Apartments

112 Hudson St

908 Danby Rd

Commons West

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174 Kendall Ave
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143 Maple Ave, Unit 22

205 Williams St

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127 College Ave

308 E Seneca St

514 E Buffalo St

211 Williams St

103 Highland Pl

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105 Dryden Rd, Unit 2

502 S Aurora St

Center Ithaca
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400 Stewart Ave

208 Hudson St

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109 Cook Street, Unit Apt 4

102 Highland Pl

Forest Edge Townhomes

614 E Buffalo St

614-618 E State St

116 Osmun Pl

510 N Albany St

410 S Aurora St
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Eastern South Hill, Ithaca, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eastern South Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Eastern South Hill Studio Apartments | $2,133 | $225 | $7,450 |
| Eastern South Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,250 | $750 | $3,346 |
| Eastern South Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,957 | $1,460 | $5,280 |
| Eastern South Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,261 | $725 | $10,000+ |
| Eastern South Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,978 | $800 | $7,000 |
| Eastern South Hill 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,648 | $925 | $6,975 |
| Eastern South Hill 6 Bedroom Apartments | $5,901 | $785 | $9,855 |
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There are currently 81 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Eastern South Hill Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY.
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Cheapest Available Eastern South Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Eastern South Hill area of Ithaca, NY is a Studio unit found at RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown priced from $225. 407 College Ave has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Eastern South Hill apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown | Parking | Studio, | $225 |
| 407 College Ave | Living in Collegetown—Made Affordable. All Util... | 4BR,2BA | $995 |
| Quarry St. Apartments | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 111 Osmun Place - See Details | Full 5 Bedroom Apartment 2 | 5BR,1BA | $1,050 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eastern South Hill, NY
As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eastern South Hill area is the $0.23 price per square foot 205 W Buffalo St Model at 205 W Buffalo St, Unit 1 in the in the Western South Hill neighborhood starting from $2,300. The second greatest value Eastern South Hill apartment is the 614 Stewart Ave Model at 614 Stewart Ave starting at $950 with a $0.10 price per square foot in the Ithaca neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eastern South Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 205 W Buffalo St, Unit 1 | 205 W Buffalo St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 614 Stewart Ave | 614 Stewart Ave | 6BR,2BA | $0.10 |
| 125 Elmira Rd | 125 Elmira Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.30 |
| 608 E Buffalo St | 608 E Buffalo St | 3BR,1BA | $0.37 |
| 212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $0.43 |
| 111 Osmun Place - See Details | Full 3 Bedroom Apartment 4 | 3BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| 505 Dryden Rd, Unit 3 | 505 Dryden Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.53 |
| 503 Dryden Rd | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $0.57 |
| 107 Elmwood 7 Minute Walk to Campus! | College Ave 3bed 1bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 306 Stewart Ave, Unit Apt 3 | 306 Stewart Ave | 4BR,1BA | $0.80 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eastern South Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Eastern South Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eastern South Hill is under $1,050.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eastern South Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Eastern South Hill is RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Eastern South Hill costs $2,624.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eastern South Hill?
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 Eastern South Hill 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 Eastern South Hill?
Cheap apartments in Eastern South Hill have an average cost of $1,097 which is $1,527 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eastern South Hill.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
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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