Cheap Homes for Rent in Tompkins County, NY from $600 (19 Rentals)

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

property at 120 James St

$765

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

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 5

5 Charles St

IthacaNY14850

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property at 114 Ferris Place

$925

6 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 8

114 Ferris Place

IthacaNY14850

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property at 344 Creek Rd

$1,100

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

344 Creek Rd

LockeNY13092

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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 Collegetown Terrace in the Western South Hill neighborhood priced from $629. 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
Collegetown TerraceQuarry Large Room - Shared BathStudio,$629
Auden Ithaca3x1 A63BR,1BA$649
601 E State St - Fully Furnished!Building 2 6 bedroom 2 bath6BR,2BA$800
The Overlook at West HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$812
102 Turkey Hill Rd - Utilities Included!3 Bedroom 2 Bath6BR,4BA$867

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tompkins County, NY

As of January 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tompkins County area is the $0.60 price per square foot 127 Catherine St Model at 127 Catherine St, Unit 1 in the in the North Campus neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Tompkins County apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath Model at 102 Turkey Hill Rd - Utilities Included! starting at $867 with a $0.48 price per square foot . 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.
127 Catherine St, Unit 1127 Catherine St1BR,1BA$0.60
102 Turkey Hill Rd - Utilities Included!3 Bedroom 2 Bath6BR,4BA$0.48
111 Osmun Place - See DetailsFull 6 Bedroom Apartment 36BR,1BA$0.49
918 Danby Rd, Unit 918 unit#1918 Danby Rd4BR,1BA$1.00
505 E Seneca St505 E Seneca St1BR,2.5BA$0.80
Eddygate Park ApartmentsRoom Rental1BR,1BA$0.68
137 Honness Ln, Unit A137 Honness Ln3BR,1BA$0.77
804 E Seneca St, Unit 1804 E Seneca St2BR,1BA$0.96
601 E State St - Fully Furnished!Building 23BR,1BA$0.97
The Overlook at West HillTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.98

Frequently Asked Questions about Tompkins County

What type of rentals are currently available in Tompkins County?

There are currently 382 Apartments for Rent in Tompkins County, NY with pricing that ranges from $629 to $24,000. There are also 88 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Tompkins County ranging from $600 to $5,000.

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 $600 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,757.

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 $830 to $5,100, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $650 to $4,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $765 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $830.

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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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!