Cheap Apartments for Rent near Spencer, NY from $800 (29 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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130 Temple St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

130 Temple St

130 Temple StOwego, NY 13827
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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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204 Cornell St
1 Bedroom Apartments

204 Cornell St

204 Cornell StIthaca, NY 14850
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109 Cook St
1 Bedroom Apartments

109 Cook St

109 Cook 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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931 E State St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

931 E State St

931 E State StIthaca, NY 14850
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127-129 Eddy Street
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

127-129 Eddy Street

127-129 Eddy StIthaca, NY 14850
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Spencer, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Spencer Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Spencer, NY is a Studio unit found at RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown in the North Campus neighborhood priced from $225. Quarry St. Apartments in the Western South Hill neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Spencer apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RIDGETOP Apartments in CollegetownParkingStudio,$225
Quarry St. Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1,000
36 German Cross Rd Utilities Included!1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,000
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsFull 5 Bedroom Apartment 25BR,1BA$1,050
West Village Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,113
Commons WestStudioStudio,1BA$1,395
City View ApartmentsY SeriesStudio,1BA$1,575
Center Ithaca1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,625
Forest Edge TownhomesAspen2BR,1BA$1,695
Lakeside Vista2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Whole Apartment3BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Spencer, NY and Nearby

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Spencer 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 Spencer 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 Spencer 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
503 Dryden Rd3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$0.57
Plaza East/Summerhill TownhousesPlaza East 3 Bed 3.5 Bath Townhouse3BR,3.5BA$2.42
Cornell Housing | Furnished Suites602 Penthouse| Furnished Suite1BR,2BA$1.24
West Village Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.23
36 German Cross Rd Utilities Included!1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.00
107 Elmwood 7 Minute Walk to Campus!College Ave 3bed 1bath3BR,1BA$0.96
Lakeside Vista2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Whole Apartment3BR,1BA$2.03
Forest Edge TownhomesAspen2BR,1BA$1.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Spencer Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Spencer?

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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Spencer Apartment is $1,000 at 36 German Cross Rd Utilities Included!.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Spencer is starting from $1,113 at West Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Spencer Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Spencer Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Quarry St. Apartments and starts from $1,000.

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