Cheap Homes for Rent in Tompkins County, NY from $700 (18 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 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

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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 205 Linden Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15, 2027

205 Linden Ave

IthacaNY14850
property at 203 Linden Ave

$1,000

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$1,000

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6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15, 2027

203 Linden Ave

IthacaNY14850

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property at 803 E Seneca St

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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803 E Seneca St, Unit 1

803 E Seneca St
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

Available Aug 1

305 Cornell St

IthacaNY14850
property at 1047 Danby Rd

$1,325

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$1,325

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1047 Danby Rd

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. Ravenwood Apartments in the Ithaca neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Tompkins County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RIDGETOP Apartments in CollegetownParkingStudio,$225
Ravenwood ApartmentsRoom-by-Room Rentals Available at Ravenwood – U...5BR,2BA$700
206 Klinewoods RdEntire House4BR,2BA$890
36 German Cross Rd Utilities Included!1 BR, 1 BA1BR,1BA$950
407 College AveLiving in Collegetown—Made Affordable. All Util...4BR,2BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tompkins County, NY

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tompkins County area is the $0.10 price per square foot 608 E Buffalo St Model at 608 E Buffalo St in the in the North Campus neighborhood starting from $965. The second greatest value Tompkins County apartment is the 614 Stewart Ave Model at 614 Stewart Ave starting at $950 with a $0.10 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.
608 E Buffalo St608 E Buffalo St5BR,2BA$0.10
614 Stewart Ave614 Stewart Ave6BR,2BA$0.10
212 Giles St Furnished Free Parking4BR 2 Bathroom4BR,2BA$0.39
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsFull 3 Bedroom Apartment 43BR,1BA$0.58
Ravenwood ApartmentsRoom-by-Room Rentals Available at Ravenwood – U...5BR,2BA$0.44
505 Dryden Rd505 Dryden Rd4BR,1BA$0.58
503 Dryden Rd3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$0.57
806 E Seneca St806 E Seneca St5BR,1BA$0.95
306 Highland Rd3 Bedrooms3BR,1BA$0.73
107 Elmwood 7 Minute Walk to Campus!College Ave 3bed 1bath3BR,1BA$0.96

Frequently Asked Questions about Tompkins County

What type of rentals are currently available in Tompkins County?

There are currently 367 Apartments for Rent in Tompkins County, NY with pricing that ranges from $225 to $18,645. There are also 76 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tompkins County ranging from $700 to $4,500.

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 $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,900.

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 $18,645, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $710 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $749.

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