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

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property at 120 James St

$700

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$700

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 5

120 James St, Unit 1

120 James St
IthacaNY14850
property at 5 Charles St

$805

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$805

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$805

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 5

5 Charles St

IthacaNY14850
property at 114 Ferris Place

$850

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$850

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$850

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 8

114 Ferris Place

IthacaNY14850
property at 419 Triphammer Rd

$920

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$920

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$920

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

419 Triphammer Rd

IthacaNY14850

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property at 706 Linn St

$950

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$950

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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

706 Linn St

IthacaNY14850
property at 203 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

203 Linden Ave

IthacaNY14850
property at 302 Mitchell St

$1,200

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$1,200

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4 To 6 Bedroom Homes for Rent

Available Aug 1

302 Mitchell St

IthacaNY14850

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property at 826 Dryden Rd

$1,250

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$1,250

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 14

826 Dryden Rd, Unit 2

826 Dryden Rd
IthacaNY14850
property at 403 Hector St

$1,550 - $1,875

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$1,550 - $1,875

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1 To 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent

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403 Hector St

IthacaNY14850

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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
Country Gardens Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tompkins County, NY

As of June 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tompkins County area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2027 Slaterville Rd Model at 2027 Slaterville Rd, Unit Apt B in the starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Tompkins County apartment is the 4BR 2 Bathroom Model at 212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking starting at $700 with a $0.39 price per square foot in the Western South Hill 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.
2027 Slaterville Rd, Unit Apt B2027 Slaterville Rd3BR,1.5BA$1.05
212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking4BR 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$0.39
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsFull 6 Bedroom Apartment 36BR,1BA$0.49
918 Danby Rd, Unit 918 unit#1918 Danby Rd4BR,1BA$0.94
519 Wyckoff Rd, Unit 3519 Wyckoff Rd2BR,1BA$1.00
505 E Seneca St505 E Seneca St1BR,2.5BA$0.70
503 Dryden Rd3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$0.57
West Village Apartments3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$1.15
306 Highland Rd3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$0.73
107 Elmwood 7 Minute Walk to Campus!3bed 1bath3BR,1BA$0.96

Frequently Asked Questions about Tompkins County

What type of rentals are currently available in Tompkins County?

There are currently 385 Apartments for Rent in Tompkins County, NY with pricing that ranges from $225 to $10,750. There are also 82 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tompkins County ranging from $700 to $5,970.

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 $5,970 with an average monthly rent of $2,067.

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 $650 to $6,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $805 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $800.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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