Cheap Apartments for Rent near Mecklenburg, NY from $677 (35 Rentals)

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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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222 N Albany St
2 Bedroom Apartments

222 N Albany St

222 N Albany StIthaca, NY 14850
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Harolds Square
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Harolds Square

125 E State StIthaca, NY 14850
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318 E Seneca St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

318 E Seneca St

318 E Seneca StIthaca, NY 14850
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Montour House
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montour House

401 W Main StMontour Falls, NY 14865
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Mecklenburg, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Mecklenburg Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Mecklenburg, NY is a Studio unit found at RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown in the North Campus neighborhood priced from $225. Auden Ithaca in the Ithaca neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Mecklenburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RIDGETOP Apartments in CollegetownParkingStudio,$225
Auden Ithaca3x1 A73BR,1BA$699
Ravenwood ApartmentsRoom-by-Room Rentals Available at Ravenwood – U...5BR,2BA$700
Montour Family Apartments1 bedroom 1bath1BR,1BA$785
Country Falls ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$795
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsFull 5 Bedroom Apartment 25BR,1BA$1,050
West Village Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,113
Edgecliff Apartments1x1 (6)1BR,1BA$1,305
709 Stewart Avenue A Baker House Residence4BR/1BA4BR,1BA$1,371
Commons WestStudioStudio,1BA$1,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Mecklenburg, NY and Nearby

As of August 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Mecklenburg area is the $0.43 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking in the in the Ithaca neighborhood starting from $780. The second greatest value Mecklenburg apartment is the Full 3 Bedroom Apartment 4 Model at 111 Osmun Place - See Details starting at $1,050 with a $0.58 price per square foot in the Ithaca neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Mecklenburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.43
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsFull 3 Bedroom Apartment 43BR,1BA$0.58
Boathouse Landing on Cayuga InletCatalina2BR,2.5BA$1.73
West Village Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.23
306 Highland Rd3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$0.73
The PinnacleMale Only: Private Room in Two-Bedroom, Two-Bath2BR,2BA$1.67
Country Falls ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.91
Linderman Creek2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.72
Montour Family Apartments1 bedroom 1bath1BR,1BA$1.08
Auden Ithaca2x1 A22BR,1BA$1.76

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Mecklenburg Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Mecklenburg?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Mecklenburg is at RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown listed at $225.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Mecklenburg Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Mecklenburg Apartment is $785 at Montour Family Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Mecklenburg Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Mecklenburg is starting from $795 at Country Falls Apartments.

What is the most affordable Mecklenburg Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Mecklenburg Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Auden Ithaca and starts from $699.

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