Cheap Homes for Rent in Tompkins County, NY from $700 (21 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Tompkins County.

property at 107 Mary Ln

$710

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$710

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$710

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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107 Mary Ln

IthacaNY14850
property at 112 -114 Ferris Place

$750

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$750

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$750

5 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jan 15, 2027

property at 505 Dryden Rd

$825

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$825

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$825

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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505 Dryden Rd, Unit 3

505 Dryden Rd
IthacaNY14850
property at 105 N Quarry St

$800 - $825

5 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jan 1, 2027

105 N Quarry St

IthacaNY14850

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property at 205 Linden Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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$1,000

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15, 2027

205 Linden Ave

IthacaNY14850
property at 305 Cornell St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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305 Cornell St

IthacaNY14850
property at 302 Mitchell St

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

4 To 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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302 Mitchell St

IthacaNY14850
property at 120 Sapsucker Woods Road

$1,200 - $1,700

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$1,200 - $1,700

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1 To 2 Bedroom Townhomes for Rent

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property at 1047 Danby Rd

$1,375

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$1,375

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$1,375

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1047 Danby Rd

IthacaNY14850
property at 1051 Danby Rd

$1,495

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$1,495

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$1,495

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1051 Danby Rd, Unit A

1051 Danby Rd
IthacaNY14850
property at 51 Shelter Valley Rd

$1,500

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$1,500

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$1,500

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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51 Shelter Valley Rd

NewfieldNY14867

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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 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 Tompkins County 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
407 College AveLiving in Collegetown—Made Affordable. All Util...4BR,2BA$995
Quarry St. Apartments3BR/1.0BA3BR,1BA$1,000

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tompkins County, NY

As of September 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tompkins County area is the $0.23 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 $2,300. The second greatest value Tompkins County apartment is the 125 Elmira Rd Model at 125 Elmira Rd starting at $700 with a $0.30 price per square foot in the Ithaca 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.
205 W Buffalo St, Unit 1205 W Buffalo St1BR,1BA$0.23
125 Elmira Rd125 Elmira Rd1BR,1BA$0.30
110 S Quarry St, Unit 110 S. Quarry St.110 S Quarry St3BR,1BA$0.95
212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking3 Bedroom 2 Bath3BR,2BA$0.43
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsFull 3 Bedroom Apartment 43BR,1BA$0.58
505 Dryden Rd505 Dryden Rd1BR,1BA$0.50
918 Danby Rd918 Danby Rd4BR,1BA$0.86
107 Elmwood 7 Minute Walk to Campus!College Ave 3bed 1bath3BR,1BA$0.96
36 German Cross Rd Utilities Included!1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.00
306 Stewart Ave, Unit Apt 3306 Stewart Ave4BR,1BA$0.80

Frequently Asked Questions about Tompkins County

What type of rentals are currently available in Tompkins County?

There are currently 422 Apartments for Rent in Tompkins County, NY with pricing that ranges from $225 to $16,000. There are also 93 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tompkins County ranging from $700 to $10,755.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Tompkins County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Tompkins County ranges from $700 to $10,755 with an average monthly rent of $2,505.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Tompkins County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Tompkins County range from $699 to $16,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $3,585. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $749.

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