
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Hill Ithaca Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $600 (59 Rentals)
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119-121 Prospect St

120 James St, Unit 1

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410 Stewart Ave

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125 Elmira Rd

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140 Honness Ln, Unit A

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608 E Buffalo St

114 Ferris Place

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505 Dryden Rd

806 E Seneca St
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706 E Buffalo St

West Village Apartments

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409 Dryden Rd, Unit 1

Quarry St. Apartments

203 Linden Ave

205 Linden Ave

1053 Danby Rd

107 Elmwood Ave

1313 E State St

803 E Seneca St, Unit 1
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209 College Ave

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330 W State St, Unit 2

1047 Danby Rd

Fairview Apartments

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918 Danby Rd, Unit 918 unit#1

Commons West

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321 N Fulton St

110 College Ave

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164 Kendall Ave, Unit 1

1051 Danby Rd
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204 Cornell St

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1060 Danby Rd

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151 Chestnut St

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311 Dryden Rd, Unit 2

400 Stewart Ave

208 Hudson St

116 Osmun Pl

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523 E State St

Parkside Vista

105 Valentine Pl
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505 E Seneca St

648 Hudson St

Hudson Heights Studios Utilities Included

602 W Seneca St

514 W State St

222 N Albany St

109 Sage Pl

Cayuga Lofts

203 Williams St

Harolds Square
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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 | $2,211 | $225 | $3,670 |
| South Hill Ithaca 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,335 | $785 | $3,451 |
| South Hill Ithaca 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,878 | $950 | $5,280 |
| South Hill Ithaca 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,102 | $650 | $10,000+ |
| South Hill Ithaca 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,384 | $825 | $7,000 |
| South Hill Ithaca 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,213 | $950 | $6,500 |
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There are currently 59 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. 111 Osmun Place - See Details has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. 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 |
| 111 Osmun Place - See Details | Full 5 Bedroom Apartment 2 | 5BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| West Village Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,113 |
| Fairview Apartments | Manor 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,312 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Hill Ithaca, NY
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Hill Ithaca area is the $0.10 price per square foot 608 E Buffalo St Model at 608 E Buffalo St in the in the North Campus neighborhood starting from $965. The second greatest value South Hill Ithaca apartment is the Full 3 Bedroom Apartment 4 Model at 111 Osmun Place - See Details starting at $1,050 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Ithaca 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. |
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| 608 E Buffalo St | 608 E Buffalo St | 5BR,2BA | $0.10 |
| 111 Osmun Place - See Details | Full 3 Bedroom Apartment 4 | 3BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| 212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking | 4BR 2 Bathroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.39 |
| 505 Dryden Rd | 505 Dryden Rd | 4BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| 503 Dryden Rd | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $0.57 |
| Dryden South Furnished Utilities Included! | Suite 402 | 4BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| West Village Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 209 College Ave | 209 College Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 806 E Seneca St | 806 E Seneca St | 5BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| 107 Elmwood 7 Minute Walk to Campus! | College Ave 3bed 1bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.96 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleSouth Hill Ithaca, Ithaca, NY
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Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $1,312.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Hill Ithaca?
The cheapest apartment in South Hill Ithaca is Fairview Apartments which is listed at $1,312, 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 144 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 $1,569 which is $9,181 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Hill Ithaca.
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