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Highlights

  • On-site laundry
  • 24/7 emergency maintenance
  • Cozy atmosphere
  • Professional management
  • Urban convenience
  • Ample storage

Location

100 W Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
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Management

Cayuga Building

Leasing office

(607) 275-5427

Property Overview

Cayuga Apartments earns a strong overall impression with an 8.6 rating, driven by excellent value, strong amenities, and a convenient location. It also stands out for on-site laundry, 24/7 emergency maintenance, ample storage, professional management, and a cozy urban setting, while nearby schools, 12 photos, and a lively neighborhood with many restaurants and mixed-use spaces add to its appeal.

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

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Cayuga Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Cayuga Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Floor plans

2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath800 sqft$2,190 /mo1 unit availableEnjoy convenient downtown living in this bright and spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment at Cayuga Apartments. Ideally located directly across the street from DeWitt Park and the historic DeWitt Mall, this apartment offers comfort, convenience, and easy access to everything downtown has to offer. Features include: - 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms - Heat included in the rent - On-site laundry facilities located in the basement - Prime downtown location - Just one block from the Ithaca Commons, with shopping, dining, entertainment, and public transportation nearby - Across from DeWitt Park and DeWitt Mall

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Amenities for Cayuga Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Gas HeatingUnfurnished

Appliances

Gas RangeOven
RangeRefrigerator

Building

Controlled AccessElevator
Onsite LaundrySewage

Grounds

Storage

Services

24 Hour Emergency MaintenanceHeat and Water Included in Rent
On-Site ManagementRecycling
Snow Removal

Neighborhood

DowntownPublic Transportation Access Nearby
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About Cayuga Apartments

HomeApartments in Ithaca Cayuga Apartments

Enjoy convenient downtown living in this bright and spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bath apartment at Cayuga Apartments. Ideally located directly across the street from DeWitt Park and the historic DeWitt Mall, this apartment offers comfort, convenience, and easy access to everything downtown has to offer. Features include: - 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms - Heat included in the rent - On-site laundry facilities located in the basement - Prime downtown location - Just one block from the Ithaca Commons, with shopping, dining, entertainment, and public transportation nearby - Across from DeWitt Park and DeWitt Mall


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.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Cayuga Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Cayuga Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Cayuga Apartments
Price·10A 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.
Cayuga Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
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.
Cayuga Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including 24 hour emergency maintenance. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Cayuga Apartments 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.
Cayuga Apartments 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 Cayuga Apartments 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.

Cayuga Apartments is great for:

Social life

  • 184 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • 243 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • Diverse age groups live in this area

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 Cayuga Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 miles away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 miles away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.9 miles away
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup
Elevator
Improved accessibility features
Extra storage
In-unit features
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this property
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building
Package service
More secure storage for delivery

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Rent trends in Ithaca

2-bedroom apartments at Cayuga Apartments cost about 0% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Ithaca.

Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Ithaca
A table of studio rental data trends in Ithaca
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,825
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$1,708
October 2025$1,599
November 2025$1,600
December 2025$1,612
January 2026$1,600
February 2026$1,613
March 2026$1,640
April 2026$1,685
May 2026$1,790
June 2026$1,762
July 2026$1,724
August 2026$1,760
September 2026$1,948
October 2026$1,774

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Can I afford to live at 100 W Buffalo St?

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income

$87,600/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $87,600 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,190.
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Schools near Cayuga Apartments

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 100 W Buffalo St

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

4/10
Frequent public transit options are within walking distance.

Points of interest for 100 W Buffalo St, Ithaca

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

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

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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