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property at 607 N Cayuga St

$1,375 - $1,450

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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607 N Cayuga St

IthacaNY14850

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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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514 W State St
1 Bedroom Apartments

514 W State St

514 W State StIthaca, NY 14850
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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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109 Sage Pl
Studio 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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203 Williams St
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

203 Williams St

203 Williams StIthaca, NY 14850
Student Housing

Smart Renter's Guide: Calculating Affordable Rent & Housing Costs

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109 Cook St
1 Bedroom Apartments

109 Cook St

109 Cook StIthaca, NY 14850
Student Housing
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710 Stewart Ave LLC
Studio to 4 Bedroom Apartments

710 Stewart Ave LLC

710 Stewart AveIthaca, 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 Studio unit found at Collegetown Terrace priced from $629. Auden Ithaca has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Collegetown TerraceQuarry Large Room - Shared BathStudio,$629
Auden Ithaca3x1 A63BR,1BA$649
Ravenwood ApartmentsRoom Rental5BR,2BA$700
601 E State St - Fully Furnished!Building 2 6 bedroom 2 bath6BR,2BA$800
West Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$926
Hudson Heights Studios Utilities IncludedStudioStudio,1BA$1,050
408 Stewart Ave.408 Stewart Ave. - 5Studio,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, NY

As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $0.60 price per square foot 127 Catherine St Model at 127 Catherine St, Unit 1 in the in the North Campus neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Southside 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 Southside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
127 Catherine St, Unit 1127 Catherine St1BR,1BA$0.60
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsFull 6 Bedroom Apartment 36BR,1BA$0.49
918 Danby Rd, Unit 918 unit#1918 Danby Rd4BR,1BA$1.00
116-118 Eddy St118 Eddy2BR,1BA$1.33
505 E Seneca St505 E Seneca St1BR,2.5BA$0.80
Eddygate Park ApartmentsRoom Rental1BR,1BA$0.68
Dryden SouthSuite 3021BR,2BA$1.17
804 E Seneca St, Unit 1804 E Seneca St2BR,1BA$0.96
601 E State St - Fully Furnished!Building 23BR,1BA$0.97
West Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.35

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

Moving is tough, especially long-distance. Learn how to minimize stress & expenses with proven strategies from a real estate pro, covering everything from logistics to finances.

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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The common "Rule of Thumb" is that rent should be no more than 30% of your income. How much is that? Enter your monthly income and click "Calculate My Budget" to find out.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Southside, Ithaca, NY

Ranked #6

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 $1,100.

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 1,917 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 $1,905 which is $2,160 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

Articles, How-To's, and Tips

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!