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518 W Buffalo St
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518 W Buffalo StIthaca, NY 14850
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Cheapest Available Tompkins County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tompkins County, NY is a Studio unit found at RIDGETOP Apartments in Collegetown in the North Campus neighborhood priced from $225. Auden Ithaca in the North Campus neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $649. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tompkins County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RIDGETOP Apartments in CollegetownParkingStudio,$225
Auden Ithaca02B3BR,1BA$649
West Village Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1,041
509 Wyckoff RdOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,100
408 Stewart Ave.408 Stewart Ave. - 5Studio,1BA$1,100
Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,195
Country Gardens Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tompkins County, NY

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tompkins County area is the $0.41 price per square foot 4 Beds, 2 baths Model at 212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking in the in the Western South Hill neighborhood starting from $745. The second greatest value Tompkins County apartment is the Full 6 Bedroom Apartment 3 Model at 111 Osmun Place - See Details starting at $875 with a $0.49 price per square foot in the North Campus neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tompkins County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking4 Beds, 2 baths4BR,2BA$0.41
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsFull 6 Bedroom Apartment 36BR,1BA$0.49
Uptown Village ApartmentsUptown 3 Bed3BR,2.5BA$1.15
122 Delaware Ave, Unit 1122 Delaware Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.55
921 E State St, Unit 921 E State St921 E State St5BR,2BA$0.56
West Village Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.15
Gaslight VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.39
804 E Seneca St, Unit 1804 E Seneca St2BR,1BA$0.96
Country Gardens Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1.41
Lakeside Vista2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom - Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.18

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tompkins County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Tompkins County?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Tompkins County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Tompkins County Apartment is $1,100 at 509 Wyckoff Rd.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Tompkins County is starting from $1,041 at West Village Apartments.

What is the most affordable Tompkins County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Tompkins County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Auden Ithaca and starts from $649.

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