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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • All new appliances
  • Downtown location
  • Free street parking
  • Convenient downtown location
  • On-site washer & dryer
  • Heat & gas included

Location

134 E Spencer St # 138, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
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Management

iTown Properties

Leasing office

(844) 325-9286 ext. 3707

Property Overview

East Spencer Street features all new appliances and includes essential utilities like heat and gas in the rent. Its prime downtown location provides easy access to a bustling neighborhood with 202 nearby restaurants and high-speed internet options, making it ideal for both work from home and active social lives. The property also offers conveniences such as free street parking and on-site laundry, enhanced by its appealing visual representation through 16 photos.

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, East Spencer Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, East Spencer 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

  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Social life
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

East Spencer Street - 136-12 bed1 bath570 sqft$1,500 /mo2-Bedroom Apartment – Downtown Ithaca This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment combines modern updates with a convenient downtown location. The kitchen and bathroom were recently fully remodeled with all new appliances. A private back porch provides a relaxing outdoor space where you can enjoy the sound of Six Mile Creek in the background. Highlights: - Remodeled kitchen & bath - Dishwasher included - Private back porch with creek sounds - On-site washer & dryer - Heat & gas included - Offered furnished or unfurnished—your choice Apartment Details: - Address: 136 E Spencer St, #1 - Available: July 1, 2026 - Size: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lower level - Furnished: Furnished or unfurnished option - Rent: $1500 - Utilities: Heat, gas & water included. - Resident responsible for electricity. Avg. electric ~$40-$45/month. - Laundry: On-site washer & dryer - Parking: Free street parking - Transit: 5-minute walk to main TCAT stop with access to all routes - Pets: Welcome (required pet liabilit

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Amenities for East Spencer Street

Tech

High-Speed Internet

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Application Fee

One-time. Agent application fee.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time.

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OPTIONAL FEES

Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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Cat

Pet Rent

Monthly. 1 cat max.

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Pet Rent

Monthly. 1 dog max.

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About East Spencer Street

HomeApartments in Ithaca East Spencer Street

2-Bedroom Apartment – Downtown Ithaca This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment combines modern updates with a convenient downtown location. The kitchen and bathroom were recently fully remodeled with all new appliances. A private back porch provides a relaxing outdoor space where you can enjoy the sound of Six Mile Creek in the background. Highlights: - Remodeled kitchen & bath - Dishwasher included - Private back porch with creek sounds - On-site washer & dryer - Heat & gas included - Offered furnished or unfurnished—your choice Apartment Details: - Address: 136 E Spencer St, #1 - Available: July 1, 2026 - Size: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, lower level - Furnished: Furnished or unfurnished option - Rent: $1500 - Utilities: Heat, gas & water included. - Resident responsible for electricity. Avg. electric ~$40-$45/month. - Laundry: On-site washer & dryer - Parking: Free street parking - Transit: 5-minute walk to main TCAT stop with access to all routes - Pets: Welcome (required pet liability coverage with renters insurance) - Lease: 12 months - Deposit: 1 month's rent - Payment Options: Easy online payments through Resident Portal Location: - 3–4 min walk to the Ithaca Commons (restaurants, pubs, shops, and coffee) - 5 min walk to TCAT's downtown transit hub with direct routes to Cornell & Ithaca College - 12–14 min walk / 3 min drive to Wegmans, Trader Joe's, and other major shopping on Meadow Street - 7 min drive / 25–30 min walk to Cornell University - 7 min drive / 30 min walk to Ithaca College - 8–10 min drive to Cayuga Lake waterfront, Farmers Market, and Stewart Park - Quick access to Route 13 and Route 79 for commuting or weekend trips Why Rent With Us? - Local, Responsive Management: Direct communication with the owners—no middlemen. - Flexible Payment Plans: Coordinate payments with your financial aid, parental support, or scholarships. - Credit-Building Opportunity: Earn credit for on-time rent payments during your lease. - Lastly, we aim to be the ki


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, East Spencer Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, East Spencer 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 East Spencer 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, East Spencer 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.
East Spencer Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, East Spencer 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.
East Spencer 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 East Spencer 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.

East Spencer Street is great for:

Social life

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

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Utilities included in the rent
  • 2 office supply stores within 1 mile
  • 4 internet service provider options nearby

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 East Spencer Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

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Rent trends in Ithaca

2-bedroom apartments at East Spencer Street cost about 21% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Ithaca.

Median rents as of Mar 7 2026.
Ithaca
A table of studio rental data trends in Ithaca
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$1,295
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$1,708
October 2025$1,599
November 2025$1,600
December 2025$1,612
January 2026$1,600
February 2026$1,613
March 2026$1,600

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $60,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,500.
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Schools near East Spencer Street

South Hill School

520 hudson st

ithaca, NY, 14850

PK, K-5Public
A-

Beverly J. Martin Elementary School

302 w buffalo st

ithaca, NY, 14850

PK, K-5Public
B-

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 134 E Spencer St # 138

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Points of interest for 134 E Spencer St # 138, Ithaca

Groceries

8/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

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

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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