
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western South Hill Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $675 (44 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Western South Hill area of Ithaca.


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125 Elmira Rd

220 Pleasant St

119-121 Prospect St

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805 E Seneca St

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608 E Buffalo St

806 E Seneca St

708 E Buffalo St, Unit 1
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706 E Buffalo St

West Village Apartments

Quarry St. Apartments

803 E Seneca St, Unit 1

112 Hudson St

601 E State St

908 Danby Rd

109 Cook St
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509 E Buffalo St

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117 Dewitt Pl

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106 Catherine St, Unit 106 Catherine St.

220 E State St

109 Cook Street

205 Williams St

208 Hudson St

312 Turner Pl
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514 E Buffalo St

211 Williams St

103 Highland Pl

505 E Seneca St

108 Stewart Ave

105 N Quarry St

648 Hudson St

232 S. Geneva St
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Hudson Heights Studios Utilities Included

Parkside Vista

324 Center St

224 W Spencer St

514 W State St

602 W Seneca St

Commons West

222 N Albany St
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109 Sage Pl

Cayuga Lofts

Harolds Square

318 E Seneca St
Western South Hill, Ithaca, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Western South Hill?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western South Hill Studio Apartments | $2,151 | $225 | $7,450 |
| Western South Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,094 | $675 | $3,324 |
| Western South Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,853 | $895 | $5,007 |
| Western South Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,519 | $725 | $10,000+ |
| Western South Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,561 | $895 | $5,600 |
| Western South Hill 5 Bedroom Apartments | $4,507 | $940 | $6,655 |
| Western South Hill 6 Bedroom Apartments | $4,963 | $950 | $9,855 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Western South Hill Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY.
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Cheapest Available Western South Hill Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Western South Hill area of Ithaca, NY is a Studio unit found at RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown priced from $225. Quarry St. Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here are the most affordable Western South Hill apartments for rent in Ithaca, NY:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown | Parking | Studio, | $225 |
| Quarry St. Apartments | 3BR/1.0BA | 3BR, 1BA | $1,000 |
| 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 |
| 109 Cook St | 1bd 1 ba | 1BR, 1BA | $1,550 |
| Collegetown Plaza/Collegetown Center | Studio | Studio, 1BA | $1,575 |
| City View Apartments | Y Series | Studio, 1BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western South Hill, NY
As of September 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Western South Hill area is the $0.30 price per square foot 125 Elmira Rd Model at 125 Elmira Rd in the Ithaca neighborhood starting from $700. The second greatest value Western South Hill apartment is the 110 S Quarry St Model at 110 S Quarry St, Unit 110 S. Quarry St. in the Western South Hill neighborhood starting at $2,000 with a $0.95 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Western South Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 125 Elmira Rd | 125 Elmira Rd | 1BR, 1BA | $0.30 |
| 110 S Quarry St, Unit 110 S. Quarry St. | 110 S Quarry St | 3BR, 1BA | $0.95 |
| 212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking | 3 Bedroom 2 Bath | 3BR, 2BA | $0.43 |
| 111 Osmun Place - See Details | Full 3 Bedroom Apartment 4 | 3BR, 1BA | $0.58 |
| 116-118 Eddy St | 116 Eddy | 2BR, 1BA | $1.33 |
| 118 Eddy St, Unit 116 Eddy | 118 Eddy St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.33 |
| 302 Stewart Ave, Unit 302 | 302 Stewart Ave | 3BR, 1BA | $1.70 |
| West Village Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR, 1BA | $1.23 |
| Lakeside Vista | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Whole Apartment | 3BR, 1BA | $2.03 |
| 706 E Buffalo St | 706 E Buffalo St | 3BR, 1BA | $1.30 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Western South Hill Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Western South Hill?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Western South Hill is under $1,575.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Western South Hill?
The cheapest apartment in Western South Hill is RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown which is listed at $1,400, while the average apartment in Western South Hill costs $2,804.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Western South 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 115 regular apartments in Western South 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 Western South Hill?
Cheap apartments in Western South Hill have an average cost of $1,473 which is $1,331 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western South Hill.
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