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325-327 Eddy StIthaca, NY 14850
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the University Hill Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $600 (58 Rentals)
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119-121 Prospect St
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120 James St, Unit 1
120 James St
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$785 - $825
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410 Stewart Ave
410 Stewart AveIthaca, NY 14850
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$800
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4 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 31Total Monthly Price
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$800
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1006 N Aurora St
1006 N Aurora StIthaca, NY 14850
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$830 - $965
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608 E Buffalo St
608 E Buffalo StIthaca, NY 14850
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$850
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$850
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118 Schuyler Plz, Unit 1
118 Schuyler PlzIthaca, NY 14850
114 Ferris Place
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$925 - $950
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614 Stewart Ave
614 Stewart AveIthaca, NY 14850
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$1,000
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409 Dryden Rd, Unit 1
409 Dryden RdIthaca, NY 14850
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$1,000 - $3,3752 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Quarry St. Apartments
101 N Quarry StIthaca, NY 14850
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509 Wyckoff Rd
509 Wyckoff RdIthaca, NY 14850
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$1,100 - $5,6253 to 5 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 10
601 E State St
601 E State StIthaca, NY 14850
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$1,100 - $2,200Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 9
The Belleayre Building
700-702 Stewart AveIthaca, NY 14850
107 Elmwood Ave
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209 College Ave
209 College AveIthaca, NY 14850
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$1,150
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521 Wyckoff Rd, Unit 1
521 Wyckoff RdIthaca, NY 14850
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$1,150
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330 W State St, Unit 2
330 W State StIthaca, NY 14850
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$1,200
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321 Dryden Rd, Unit 3
321 Dryden RdIthaca, NY 14850
201 Willard Way
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302 Mitchell St
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$1,250
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$1,250
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223 Linden Ave, Unit 5
223 Linden AveIthaca, NY 14850
607 N Cayuga St
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$1,312 - $3,450Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Fairview Apartments
100 Fairview SqIthaca, NY 14850
129 College Ave
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Lakeland Apartments
319 Highland RdIthaca, NY 14850
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$1,395 - $2,450Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Commons West
101-107 E State StIthaca, NY 14850
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Westbourne Apartments
126 Westbourne LnIthaca, NY 14850
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$1,450 - $2,8001 to 2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 15
110 College Ave
110 College AveIthaca, NY 14850
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$1,500
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519 Wyckoff Rd, Unit 3
519 Wyckoff RdIthaca, NY 14850
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213 Dearborn Pl, Unit 1 Bedroom Apartment
213 Dearborn PlIthaca, NY 14850
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204 Cornell St
204 Cornell StIthaca, NY 14850
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$1,565 - $2,2052 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Edgecliff Apartments
934 Stewart AveIthaca, NY 14850
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$1,600
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1Total Monthly Price
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311 Dryden Rd, Unit 2
311 Dryden RdIthaca, NY 14850
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Parkside Vista
204 Fair StIthaca, NY 14850
313 Wait Ave
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105 Valentine Pl
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505 E Seneca St
505 E Seneca StIthaca, NY 14850
105 N Quarry St
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419 Triphammer Rd
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207 Kelvin Pl
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200 Highland Ave
200 Highland AveIthaca, NY 14850
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Lake Street Apartments
106 Lake StIthaca, NY 14850
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Westview Terrace Apartments
8 Country Club RdIthaca, NY 14850
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Fall Haven Apartments
509 Lake StIthaca, NY 14850
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602 W Seneca St
602 W Seneca StIthaca, NY 14850
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514 W State St
514 W State StIthaca, NY 14850
105 Westbourne Ln
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109 Sage Pl
109 Sage PlIthaca, NY 14850
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222 N Albany St
222 N Albany StIthaca, NY 14850
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University Hill, Ithaca, NY Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in University Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Hill Studio Apartments | $2,240 | $225 | $3,670 |
| University Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,319 | $785 | $4,019 |
| University Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,945 | $1,450 | $5,855 |
| University Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,855 | $649 | $6,000 |
| University Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,369 | $689 | $7,200 |
| University Hill 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,188 | $925 | $6,500 |
| University Hill 6 Bedroom Apartments | $2,278 | $785 | $5,100 |
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There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the University Hill Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY.
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Cheapest Available University Hill Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the University Hill area of Ithaca, NY is a Studio unit found at RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown priced from $225. Auden Ithaca has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $649. Here are the most affordable University Hill apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown | Parking | Studio, | $225 |
| Auden Ithaca | 02B | 3BR,1BA | $649 |
| Quarry St. Apartments | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 111 Osmun Place - See Details | Full 5 Bedroom Apartment 2 | 5BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| Fairview Apartments | Manor- Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,319 |
| Commons West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in University Hill, NY
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the University Hill area is the $0.09 price per square foot 614 Stewart Ave Model at 614 Stewart Ave in the in the North Campus neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value University Hill apartment is the 608 E Buffalo St Model at 608 E Buffalo St starting at $965 with a $0.10 price per square foot in the North Campus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for University Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 614 Stewart Ave | 614 Stewart Ave | 5BR,2BA | $0.09 |
| 608 E Buffalo St | 608 E Buffalo St | 5BR,2BA | $0.10 |
| 212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking | 4BR 2 Bathroom | 4BR,2BA | $0.39 |
| 111 Osmun Place - See Details | Full 3 Bedroom Apartment 4 | 3BR,1BA | $0.58 |
| 519 Wyckoff Rd, Unit 3 | 519 Wyckoff Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 503 Dryden Rd | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $0.57 |
| Quarry St. Apartments | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 209 College Ave | 209 College Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 107 Elmwood 7 Minute Walk to Campus! | College Ave 3bed 1bath | 3BR,1BA | $0.96 |
| 306 Highland Rd | 3 Bedrooms | 3BR,1BA | $0.73 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap University Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in University Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in University Hill is under $1,395.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in University Hill?
The cheapest apartment in University Hill is Fairview Apartments which is listed at $1,312, while the average apartment in University Hill costs $10,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in University Hill?
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 150 regular apartments in University Hill 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 University Hill?
Cheap apartments in University Hill have an average cost of $1,677 which is $9,073 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in University Hill.
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