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property at 120 James St

$765

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 5, 2026

120 James St, Unit 1

120 James St
IthacaNY14850
property at 5 Charles St

$805

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 5, 2026

5 Charles St

IthacaNY14850

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property at 114 Ferris Place

$925

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 8, 2026

114 Ferris Place

IthacaNY14850

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Ithaca, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ithaca, NY

Pricing Updated: 12/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Ithaca, NY area range in price from $629 to $24,000 with an overall median price of $14,703. The three Ithaca neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northwest Ithaca at $677, Downtown Ithaca at $750, and Western South Hill at $629. 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$3,380$67784
Downtown Ithaca$4,065$75074
Western South Hill$4,065$6291405
Central Business District$6,350$6292085
Eastern South Hill$6,350$6292037
North Belle Sherman$6,350$6292022
South Hill Ithaca$6,350$6291981
Southside$6,350$6292085
Cayuga Heights$24,000$649155
Collegetown$24,000$6292026

Cheapest Available Ithaca Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ithaca, NY is a Studio unit found at Collegetown Terrace in the Western South Hill neighborhood priced from $629. 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
Collegetown TerraceQuarry Large Room - Shared BathStudio,$629
Auden Ithaca3x1 A63BR,1BA$649
Ravenwood ApartmentsRoom Rental5BR,2BA$700
601 E State St - Fully Furnished!Building 2 6 bedroom 2 bath6BR,2BA$800
The Overlook at West HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$812

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ithaca, NY

As of December 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ithaca area is the $1.40 price per square foot 506 S Cayuga St Model at 506 S Cayuga St, Unit 1 in the in the Western South Hill neighborhood starting from $2,800. 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.
506 S Cayuga St, Unit 1506 S Cayuga St4BR,1.5BA$1.40
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsFull 6 Bedroom Apartment 36BR,1BA$0.49
102 Turkey Hill Rd - Utilities Included!3 Bedroom 2 Bath6BR,4BA$0.48
Uptown Village ApartmentsUptown 2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.23
1690 Slaterville Rd, Unit 11690 Slaterville Rd2BR,1BA$1.41
Westbourne ApartmentsFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.44
804 E Seneca St, Unit 1804 E Seneca St2BR,1BA$0.96
601 E State St - Fully Furnished!Building 23BR,1BA$0.97
The Overlook at West HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98
West Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.35

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ithaca

What type of rentals are currently available in Ithaca?

There are currently 357 Apartments for Rent in Ithaca, NY with pricing that ranges from $629 to $24,000. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ithaca ranging from $650 to $5,000.

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 $650 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,875.

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 $649 to $5,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $650 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $765 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $689.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

Written by: Justin Habersaat

Getting your apartment ready for the holidays can be exciting but sometimes challenging in a smaller space. Here are some modern tips to keep things festive, safe, and inviting this season.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!