
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $655 (20 Rentals)


130 University Ave, Unit 130.5

West Village Apartments

400 Stewart Ave

127 Catherine St, Unit 1

505 E Seneca St
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The Belleayre Building

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Campus Hill Apartments

607 N Cayuga St

114 College Ave, Unit Apt 3

115 Linn St
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317 S Aurora St, Unit 2

Commons West

109 Cook St, Unit Apt 2

Lake Street Apartments

514 W State St

109 Cook St
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203 Williams St

318 E Seneca - Downtown Ithaca
Southside, Ithaca, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Southside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Studio Apartments | $1,864 | $629 | $3,890 |
Southside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,201 | $655 | $4,669 |
| Southside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,425 | $960 | $6,119 |
| Southside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,051 | $830 | $5,100 |
| Southside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,129 | $830 | $5,790 |
| Southside 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,368 | $700 | $6,000 |
| Southside 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,021 | $800 | $5,200 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Southside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southside is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside?
The cheapest apartment in Southside is West Village Apartments which is listed at $926, while the average apartment in Southside costs $4,065.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southside?
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 1,909 regular apartments in Southside 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 Southside?
Cheap apartments in Southside have an average cost of $1,930 which is $2,135 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.
Expert Rental Resources
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Articles, How-To's, and Tips

A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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.

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.

How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everything is a negotiation in real estate!