Cheap Homes for Rent in Ithaca, NY from $700 (21 Rentals)

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property at 120 James St

$745

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 5

120 James St, Unit 1

120 James St
IthacaNY14850
property at 27 Spruce Ln

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

27 Spruce Ln

IthacaNY14850
property at 5 Charles St

$805

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$805

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$805

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 5

5 Charles St

IthacaNY14850
property at 114 Ferris Place

$925

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 8

114 Ferris Place

IthacaNY14850

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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
property at 949 Dryden Rd

$1,040

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$1,040

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 21

949 Dryden Rd, Unit 3

949 Dryden Rd
IthacaNY14850
property at 117 Linden Ave

$1,095

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$1,095

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 31

117 Linden Ave

IthacaNY14850

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property at 403 Hector St

$1,700 - $1,900

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1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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403 Hector St

IthacaNY14850

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Ithaca, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ithaca, NY

Pricing Updated: 04/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Ithaca, NY area range in price from $225 to $24,000 with an overall median price of $14,511. The three Ithaca neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northwest Ithaca at $926, Central Business District at $225, and Eastern South Hill at $225. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ithaca Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northwest Ithaca$3,281$92668
Central Business District$5,100$225232
Eastern South Hill$5,100$225227
North Belle Sherman$5,100$225185
Southside$5,100$225225
South Hill Ithaca$5,400$225196
Western South Hill$5,400$225162
Downtown Ithaca$5,700$750129
Cayuga Heights$24,000$750117
Collegetown$24,000$225194

Cheapest Available Ithaca Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ithaca, NY is a Studio unit found at RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown in the North Campus neighborhood priced from $225. Auden Ithaca in the North Campus neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $649. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ithaca apartments for rent:

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
West Village Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,041
509 Wyckoff RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ithaca, NY

As of April 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the 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 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 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
Uptown Village ApartmentsUptown 3 Bed3BR,2.5BA$1.15
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
425 Troy Rd, Unit Apt 1425 Troy Rd3BR,2BA$1.66
West Village Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.15
Triphammer Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.66
804 E Seneca St, Unit 1804 E Seneca St2BR,1BA$0.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ithaca

What type of rentals are currently available in Ithaca?

There are currently 368 Apartments for Rent in Ithaca, NY with pricing that ranges from $225 to $24,000. There are also 74 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ithaca ranging from $745 to $6,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ithaca?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ithaca ranges from $745 to $6,300 with an average monthly rent of $2,450.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ithaca?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ithaca range from $750 to $4,925, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $805 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $745 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.

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