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Cheapest Available Tompkins County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Tompkins County, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at 111 Osmun Place - See Details in the North Campus neighborhood priced from $750. Ravenwood Apartments in the North Campus neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $865. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tompkins County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsApt 31BR,1BA$750
Ravenwood Apartments5 Bedrooms, 1 Bathroom5BR,1BA$865
Eddygate Park Apartments3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tompkins County, NY

As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Tompkins County area is the $0.41 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at 212 Giles St Townhouses-available August 2025 in the in the Western South Hill neighborhood starting from $740. The second greatest value Tompkins County apartment is the Uptown 2 Bed Model at Uptown Village Apartments starting at $1,600 with a $1.23 price per square foot in the Cornell Heights 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 Townhouses-available August 20254 Bedroom4BR,2BA$0.41
Uptown Village ApartmentsUptown 2 Bed2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Dryden SouthSuite 3024BR,2BA$1.17
306 Highland Rd4 Bedrooms4BR,2BA$0.60
119 Honness Ln, Unit A119 Honness Ln3BR,1.5BA$0.63
Aces Apartments3-Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.76
209 College Ave, Unit 3209 College Ave3BR,1BA$1.12
Country Gardens Apartments2 BR2BR,1BA$1.41
648 -702 Hudson St648 3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$0.99
West Village Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.35

Frequently Asked Questions about Tompkins County

What type of rentals are currently available in Tompkins County?

There are currently 329 Apartments for Rent in Tompkins County, NY with pricing that ranges from $620 to $24,000. There are also 58 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tompkins County ranging from $665 to $4,635.

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 $665 to $4,635 with an average monthly rent of $1,822.

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 $750 to $5,041, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $800 to $3,790. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $725 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $799.

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