Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $700 (35 Rentals)

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505 E Seneca St
1 Bedroom Apartments

505 E Seneca St

505 E Seneca StIthaca, NY 14850
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648 Hudson St
3 Bedroom Apartments

648 Hudson St

648 Hudson StIthaca, NY 14850
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215 College Ave
2 to 6 Bedroom Apartments

215 College Ave

215 College AveIthaca, NY 14850
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Parkside Vista
2 Bedroom Apartments

Parkside Vista

204 Fair StIthaca, NY 14850
Student Housing
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602 W Seneca St
2 Bedroom Apartments

602 W Seneca St

602 W Seneca StIthaca, NY 14850
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514 W State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

514 W State St

514 W State StIthaca, NY 14850
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109 Sage Pl
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

109 Sage Pl

109 Sage PlIthaca, NY 14850
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222 N Albany St
2 Bedroom Apartments

222 N Albany St

222 N Albany StIthaca, NY 14850
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LIV at 327 W Seneca
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

LIV at 327 W Seneca

327 W Seneca StIthaca, NY 14850
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203 Williams St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

203 Williams St

203 Williams StIthaca, NY 14850
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401 Eddy Street
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

401 Eddy Street

401 Eddy StIthaca, NY 14850
Student Housing

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Carey Building
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Carey Building

314-320 E State StIthaca, NY 14850
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Collegetown Center
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Collegetown Center

147-159 Dryden RdIthaca, NY 14850
Student Housing
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Southside, Ithaca, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside area of Ithaca, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 111 Osmun Place - See Details priced from $750. 210 Dryden Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $780. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsApt 31BR,1BA$750
210 Dryden RdRoom1BR,1BA$780
West Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$840
Eddygate Park Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$900
Collegetown Terrace901 Room E1BR,$1,095
400 Stewart AveStudio Basement Apartment1BR,1BA$1,100
116 Osmun PlStudio 1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, NY

As of August 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $0.31 price per square foot 125 Elmira Rd Model at 125 Elmira Rd, Unit B1 in the in the Western South Hill neighborhood starting from $725. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the 302 Stewart Ave Model at 302 Stewart Ave, Unit 302 starting at $2,400 with a $1.60 price per square foot in the North Campus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
125 Elmira Rd, Unit B1125 Elmira Rd1BR,1BA$0.31
302 Stewart Ave, Unit 302302 Stewart Ave3BR,1BA$1.60
Dryden SouthSuite 3021BR,2BA$1.17
107 Catherine St6 bedroom6BR,2BA$1.13
Aces Apartments3-Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.76
209 College Ave, Unit 3209 College Ave3BR,1BA$1.12
805 E Seneca St, Unit 5805 E Seneca St4BR,1BA$0.90
648 -702 Hudson St648 3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.99
706 E Buffalo St, Unit 1706 E Buffalo St6BR,1BA$1.30
West Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.22

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southside, Ithaca, NY

Ranked #7

Among cities in New York for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 $1,150.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside?

The cheapest apartment in Southside is 111 Osmun Place - See Details which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Southside costs $4,375.

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 970 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 $2,671 which is $1,704 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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