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Highlights

  • Central air conditioning
  • Quiet neighborhood
  • Onsite parking
  • 3d virtual tour
  • Newly renovated apartment
  • Utilities included

Location

208 W Buffalo St # 12, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
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Management

VGM Properties Management

Leasing office

(844) 335-5065 ext. 6320

Property Overview

208-12 West Buffalo Street presents a highly rated living option, featuring a remarkable overall rating of 8 out of 10 from Zumper, reflecting its excellent price-to-value balance, impressive amenities, and prime location. The property includes desirable features such as central air conditioning, onsite parking, and newly renovated apartments, with notable advantages like proximity to top-rated schools and a vibrant neighborhood filled with transit options and local dining. This property stands out for its environmental sustainability and social opportunities, enhancing the quality of life for its residents.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.0
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, 208-12 West Buffalo Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 208-12 West Buffalo Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • More space

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life

Floor plans

208-12 West Buffalo Street - 208Studio1 bath$4,500 /mo1 unit availableTwo story mixed use property - First floor is a newly renovated office space. The second is a renovated 3 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment. Central A/C will keep you comfortable during the warmer days. The apartment is fully furnished and even comes with a separate laundry room! Located in a quiet neighborhood a few blocks from shopping, restaurants, and other city amenities. The Ithaca Commons is just three blocks away. Bus stop and parks are two blocks away. Flexible lease term. Utilities included. Free paved parking onsite!
208-12 West Buffalo Street - Upsta...3 bed1 bath1,150 sqft$2,200 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to your new home! Come enjoy the many wonderful features of this charming apartment. Newly renovated 3 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment on the second floor of a two-story mixed-use building! Central A/C will keep you comfortable during the warmer days. The apartment is fully furnished and even comes with a separate laundry room! Located in a quiet neighborhood a few blocks from shopping, restaurants, and other city amenities. The Ithaca Commons is just three blocks away. Bus stop and parks are two blocks away. 12 month lease. Utilities paid by tenants. Free paved parking onsite! 3D Virtual Tour: https my matterport com show?play=1&lang=en-US&m=gGFWVgCsaKw&ss=57&sr=-1 6,-1 21
208-12 West Buffalo Street - 13 bed1 bath1,150 sqft$2,500 /mo1 unit availableWelcome to your new home! Come enjoy the many wonderful features of this charming apartment. Newly renovated and furnished 3 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment on the second floor of a two-story mixed-use building! Central A/C will keep you comfortable during the warmer days. The apartment even features a separate laundry room! Quiet neighborhood a few blocks from shopping, restaurants, and other city amenities. The Ithaca Commons is just three blocks away. Bus stop and parks are two blocks away. Lease term is flexible, and all utilities are included. Free paved parking onsite! 3D Virtual Link: https my matterport com show?play=1&lang=en-US&m=gGFWVgCsaKw&ss=57&sr=-1 6,-1 21

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Amenities for 208-12 West Buffalo Street

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Hot WaterTrash Included
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HomeApartments in Ithaca 208-12 West Buffalo Street

Welcome to your new home! Come enjoy the many wonderful features of this charming apartment. Newly renovated 3 bedroom/1 bathroom apartment on the second floor of a two-story mixed-use building! Central A/C will keep you comfortable during the warmer days. The apartment is fully furnished and even comes with a separate laundry room! Located in a quiet neighborhood a few blocks from shopping, restaurants, and other city amenities. The Ithaca Commons is just three blocks away. Bus stop and parks are two blocks away. 12 month lease. Utilities paid by tenants. Free paved parking onsite! 3D Virtual Tour: https my matterport com show?play=1&lang=en-US&m=gGFWVgCsaKw&ss=57&sr=-1 6,-1 21


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.0
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8 out of 10 overall, 208-12 West Buffalo Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 208-12 West Buffalo Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Amenities— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 208-12 West Buffalo Street
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, 208-12 West Buffalo Street is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
208-12 West Buffalo Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including electric. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 208-12 West Buffalo Street receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
208-12 West Buffalo Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 208-12 West Buffalo Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

208-12 West Buffalo Street is great for:

Eco living

  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • Public transit available nearby
  • On-site recycling or composting options
  • 20 parks within a mile

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 155 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • A bustling neighborhood

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 208-12 West Buffalo Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.0 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
More space
The 3-bedroom is 1150 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Ithaca

Studio apartments at 208-12 West Buffalo Street cost about 165% more than the average rent price for studios in Ithaca.

3-bedroom apartments at 208-12 West Buffalo Street cost about 18% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Ithaca.

Median rents as of Sep 13 2025.
Ithaca
A table of studio rental data trends in Ithaca
MonthMedian Rent
September 2023$1,295
October 2023$1,359
November 2023$1,347
December 2023$1,334
January 2024$1,261
February 2024$1,299
March 2024$1,294
April 2024$1,305
May 2024$1,634
June 2024$2,031
July 2024$1,970
August 2024$1,980
September 2024$1,662
October 2024$1,696
November 2024$1,775
December 2024$1,927
January 2025$1,853
February 2025$1,587
March 2025$1,713
April 2025$1,813
May 2025$1,630
June 2025$1,687
July 2025$1,745
August 2025$2,001
September 2025$1,800

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$180,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $180,000 annually to afford this studio monthly rent price of $4,500.
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Schools near 208-12 West Buffalo Street

Beverly J. Martin Elementary School

302 w buffalo st

ithaca, NY, 14850

PK, K-5Public
B-

South Hill School

520 hudson st

ithaca, NY, 14850

PK, K-5Public
A-

Fall Creek Elementary School

202 king st

ithaca, NY, 14850

PK, K-5Public
B

Belle Sherman School

501 mitchell st

ithaca, NY, 14850

PK, K-5Public
B+

Cayuga Heights Elementary School

110 e upland rd

ithaca, NY, 14850

K-5Public
A-
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Getting around Ithaca near 208 W Buffalo St # 12

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

6/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

5/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 208 W Buffalo St # 12, Ithaca

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a few minutes' walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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