
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Hill Ithaca Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $600 (83 Rentals)
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119-121 Prospect St

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137 Coddington Rd, Unit 2

120 James St, Unit 1

119 Honness Ln, Unit A

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410 Stewart Ave

5 Charles St

608 E Buffalo St

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118 Schuyler Plz, Unit 1

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505 Dryden Rd
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114 Ferris Place

West Village Apartments

205 Linden Ave, Unit Full House or Apartments

203 Linden Ave

Quarry St. Apartments

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505 E Seneca St

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Hudson Heights Studios Utilities Included

209 Williams St

112 Highland Pl, Unit 1

601 E State St
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107 Elmwood Ave

209 College Ave

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1060 Danby Rd, Unit 1060#2

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409 Dryden Rd, Unit 1

302 Mitchell St, Unit 302-upper 2nd3rd

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518 W Buffalo St, Unit 2

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223 Linden Ave, Unit 5

125 W Green St

Fairview Apartments

129 College Ave
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Commons West

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321 Dryden Rd, Unit 3

110 College Ave

143 S Aurora St

143 Maple Ave, Unit 22

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1051 Danby Rd, Unit B4

317 S Aurora St, Unit 4

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918 Danby Rd, Unit 918 unit#1

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164 Kendall Ave, Unit 1

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109 Sage Pl, Unit 3
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204 Cornell St

151 Chestnut St

Center Ithaca

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112 S Plain St, Unit Owner Suite

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218 E State St

400 Stewart Ave

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109 Cook Street, Unit Apt 4

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311 Dryden Rd, Unit 2

116 Osmun Pl

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127 College Ave
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South Hill Ithaca, Ithaca, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Hill Ithaca?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill Ithaca Studio Apartments | $1,946 | $225 | $3,851 |
| South Hill Ithaca 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,367 | $655 | $4,785 |
| South Hill Ithaca 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,905 | $1,041 | $6,400 |
| South Hill Ithaca 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,883 | $650 | $6,000 |
| South Hill Ithaca 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,523 | $825 | $7,200 |
| South Hill Ithaca 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,801 | $965 | $6,500 |
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There are currently 83 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the South Hill Ithaca Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY.
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Cheapest Available South Hill Ithaca Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Hill Ithaca area of Ithaca, NY is a Studio unit found at RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown priced from $225. West Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,041. Here are the most affordable South Hill Ithaca apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown | Parking | Studio, | $225 |
| West Village Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,041 |
| Commons West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Lakeside Vista | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom - Whole Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,539 |
| City View Apartments | Y Series | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
| 400 Stewart Ave | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,675 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Hill Ithaca, NY
As of May 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Hill 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 South Hill 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 South Hill Ithaca apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking | 4BR 2 Bathroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.41 |
| 111 Osmun Place - See Details | Full 6 Bedroom Apartment 3 | 6BR,1BA | $0.49 |
| 918 Danby Rd, Unit 918 unit#1 | 918 Danby Rd | 4BR,1BA | $0.94 |
| Plaza East/Summerhill Townhouses | Plaza East 3 Bed 3 Bath Apartment | 3BR,3BA | $2.34 |
| West Village Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| 518 W Buffalo St, Unit 2 | 518 W Buffalo St | 1BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| West Shore – Furnished & All-Inclusive | 3bed 1bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 1060 Danby Rd, Unit 1060#2 | 1060 Danby Rd | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| 151 Chestnut St | 151 Chestnut St | 1BR,1BA | $2.13 |
| Lakeside Vista | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom - Whole Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $2.37 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Hill Ithaca Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Hill Ithaca?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Hill Ithaca is under $1,675.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Hill Ithaca?
The cheapest apartment in South Hill Ithaca is RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in South Hill Ithaca costs $10,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Hill 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 132 regular apartments in South Hill Ithaca 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 South Hill Ithaca?
Cheap apartments in South Hill Ithaca have an average cost of $1,515 which is $9,235 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Hill Ithaca.
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