
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Western South Hill Neighborhood of Ithaca, NY from $700 (28 Rentals)
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119-121 Prospect St

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125 Elmira Rd

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137 Coddington Rd, Unit 3

410 Stewart Ave

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608 E Buffalo St

114 Ferris Place
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806 E Seneca St

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706 E Buffalo St

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Quarry St. Apartments

803 E Seneca St, Unit 1

Commons West

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918 Danby Rd, Unit 918 unit#1
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513 S Aurora St

Parkside Vista

505 E Seneca St

108 Stewart Ave

105 N Quarry St

648 Hudson St

Hudson Heights Studios Utilities Included
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602 W Seneca St

514 W State St

222 N Albany St

109 Sage Pl

Cayuga Lofts

203 Williams St

Harolds Square
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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 | $1,975 | $225 | $3,428 |
| Western South Hill 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,193 | $750 | $3,224 |
| Western South Hill 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,016 | $950 | $5,280 |
| Western South Hill 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,057 | $725 | $10,000+ |
| Western South Hill 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,017 | $825 | $5,600 |
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There are currently 28 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. 111 Osmun Place - See Details has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,050. 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 |
| 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 |
| Commons West | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| City View Apartments | Y Series | Studio,1BA | $1,575 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Western South Hill, NY
As of August 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Western South Hill area is the $0.25 price per square foot 205 W Buffalo St Model at 205 W Buffalo St, Unit 1 in the in the Western South Hill neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Western South 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 Western South Hill apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 205 W Buffalo St, Unit 1 | 205 W Buffalo St | 1BR,1BA | $0.25 |
| 608 E Buffalo St | 608 E Buffalo St | 5BR,2BA | $0.10 |
| 125 Elmira Rd | 125 Elmira Rd | 1BR,1BA | $0.35 |
| 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 |
| West Village Apartments | 3 Beds, 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 806 E Seneca St | 806 E Seneca St | 5BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| 918 Danby Rd, Unit 918 unit#1 | 918 Danby Rd | 4BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| 105 Dryden Rd, Unit 2 | 105 Dryden Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| 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 $2,500.
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 100 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 $1,281 which is $1,219 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Western South Hill.
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