Cheap Homes for Rent in Ithaca, NY from $700 (21 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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$805

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 5

5 Charles St

IthacaNY14850
property at 419 Triphammer Rd

$920

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$920

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$920

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 1

419 Triphammer Rd

IthacaNY14850
property at 419 Triphammer Rd

$920

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$920

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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419 Triphammer Rd

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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$950

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

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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

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Ithaca, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ithaca, NY

Pricing Updated: 05/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Ithaca, NY area range in price from $225 to $10,750 with an overall median price of $8,895. The three Ithaca neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northeast Ithaca at $925, Northwest Ithaca at $677, and North Campus 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
Northeast Ithaca$3,200$92580
Northwest Ithaca$3,245$67772
North Campus$3,375$22553
Cayuga Heights$3,500$800102
Central Business District$10,750$225199
Collegetown$10,750$225146
Cornell Heights$10,750$225276
Downtown Ithaca$10,750$785124
Eastern South Hill$10,750$225191
East Ithaca$10,750$225174

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
West Village Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,041
509 Wyckoff RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
Carriage House ApartmentsDeluxe StudioStudio,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ithaca, NY

As of May 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the 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 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 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
Uptown Village ApartmentsUptown 2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.42
West Village Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.15
Westbourne ApartmentsFour Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.44
518 W Buffalo St, Unit 2518 W Buffalo St1BR,1BA$1.28
507 Etna Rd, Unit A507 Etna Rd2BR,1BA$1.40
West Shore – Furnished & All-Inclusive3bed 1bath3BR,1BA$0.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ithaca

What type of rentals are currently available in Ithaca?

There are currently 360 Apartments for Rent in Ithaca, NY with pricing that ranges from $225 to $10,750. There are also 78 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ithaca ranging from $740 to $5,970.

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 $740 to $5,970 with an average monthly rent of $2,125.

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 $6,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $805 to $4,850. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $740 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.

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