
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Northwest Ithaca Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $600 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Northwest Ithaca area of Ithaca.


West Village Apartments

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518 W Buffalo St

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319 W Buffalo St

125 W Green St

Commons West

Linderman Creek
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510 N Albany St

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1 Maplewood Rd, Unit 205, Unit 205

607 N Cayuga St

403 Hector St

151 Chestnut St

410 Cascadilla St

417 W Court St
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210 N Geneva St, Unit 3, Unit 3

Forest Edge Townhomes- Cozy. Peaceful. Convenient.

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215 Center St, Unit 215, Unit 215

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111 E Spencer St, Unit 1, Unit 1

Boathouse Landing on Cayuga Inlet

1308 E Shore Dr

CV at Cayuga Meadows - Senior Living
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Candlewyck Park Apartments

602 W Seneca St

514 W State St

222 N Albany St

LIV at 327 W Seneca
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Northwest Ithaca, Ithaca, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Northwest Ithaca?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Ithaca Studio Apartments | $2,468 | $1,050 | $3,851 |
| Northwest Ithaca 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,465 | $677 | $4,872 |
| Northwest Ithaca 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,400 | $1,041 | $6,402 |
| Northwest Ithaca 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,473 | $938 | $4,055 |
| Northwest Ithaca 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,817 | $1,435 | $2,200 |
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There are currently 30 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Northwest Ithaca Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY.
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Cheapest Available Northwest Ithaca Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Northwest Ithaca area of Ithaca, NY is a 2 Beds unit found at West Village Apartments priced from $1,041. Candlewyck Park Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here are the most affordable Northwest Ithaca apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Village Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,041 |
| Candlewyck Park Apartments | The Merlot | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| Commons West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Linderman Creek | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,445 |
| Boathouse Landing on Cayuga Inlet | Laser | Studio,1BA | $1,995 |
| Ironworks Ithaca | A2 | Studio,1BA | $2,024 |
| The Aurora | S1 | 1BR,1BA | $2,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Northwest Ithaca, NY
As of April 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Northwest Ithaca area is the $1.15 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1 bath Model at West Village Apartments in the in the Western South Hill neighborhood starting from $1,331. The second greatest value Northwest Ithaca apartment is the The Merlot Model at Candlewyck Park Apartments starting at $1,350 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the West End neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Northwest Ithaca apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Village Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Candlewyck Park Apartments | The Merlot | 2BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Linderman Creek | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| 151 Chestnut St | 151 Chestnut St | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| 518 W Buffalo St | 518 W Buffalo St | Studio ,1BA | $1.75 |
| Boathouse Landing on Cayuga Inlet | Laser | Studio ,1BA | $3.33 |
| 319 W Buffalo St | 319 W Buffalo St | Studio ,1BA | $1.75 |
| The Aurora | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $4.46 |
| Ironworks Ithaca | A2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.89 |
| Commons West | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.49 |
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Best Local Schools in Northwest Ithaca, Ithaca, NY
Beverly J Martin Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Northwest Ithaca Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Northwest Ithaca?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Northwest Ithaca is under $2,350.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Northwest Ithaca?
The cheapest apartment in Northwest Ithaca is Commons West which is listed at $1,595, while the average apartment in Northwest Ithaca costs $3,245.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Northwest 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 9 regular apartments in Northwest Ithaca that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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