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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Conveniently located
  • Laundry facility
  • Peaceful community
  • Quality living
  • Outdoor recreation
  • Ample parking

Location

324 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
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Forest Edge Townhomes

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(607) 275-5922 ext. 2

Property Overview

Forest Edge Townhomes offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and amenities, with a 7.9 expert rating, competitive pricing, and a 9/10 score for both amenities and location. It is noted for its peaceful community, ample parking, laundry facility, and outdoor recreation, while also standing out for walkable access to entertainment and a lively dining scene, plus pet-friendly features.

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

7.9
Very Good
Forest Edge Townhomes is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • More space
  • Dishwasher

Great for

  • Social life
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhouse in a Prime Location2 bed1 bath850 sqft$1,700 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Forest Edge Townhomes

Apartment Amenities

PatioPrivate Patio
White Shaker Cabinets

Appliances

DishwasherMicrowave
RangeRefrigerator
Stainless Steel Appliances

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Non-Smoking
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Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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About Forest Edge Townhomes

HomeApartments in Ithaca Forest Edge Townhomes

Enjoy maintenance-free living in a quiet and conveniently located community. This beautiful property is sure to provide quality living. Forest Edge is conveniently located in Ithaca, close to Cornell University, Ithaca College, and the Commons. You are in the heart of area shopping, restaurants, outdoor recreation, and the Finger Lakes Wine Region of New York. Forest Edge Townhomes offer two-bedroom townhouses as well as two bedroom flats in a peaceful community. These cozy units offer the serenity of the outdoor. Laundry facility and ample parking on site. Are you ready to enjoy a life of comfort and convenience? Then it’s time you moved to Forest Edge Townhomes!


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.
7.9
/10
Very Good
Forest Edge Townhomes is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated Forest Edge Townhomes
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, Forest Edge Townhomes 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.
Forest Edge Townhomes 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, Forest Edge Townhomes 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.
Forest Edge Townhomes 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 Forest Edge Townhomes does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Forest Edge Townhomes provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Forest Edge Townhomes is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • 25 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 156 restaurants within 1 mile of this property

Pet owners

  • Tile, vinyl or hardwood floors
  • 5 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the 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 Forest Edge Townhomes compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 72 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Ithaca

2-bedroom apartments at Forest Edge Townhomes cost about 26% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Ithaca.

Median rents as of Sep 5 2026.
Ithaca
A table of studio rental data trends in Ithaca
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,625
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$1,640
April 2026$1,685
May 2026$1,790
June 2026$1,762
July 2026$1,724
August 2026$1,760
September 2026$1,908

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$68,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $68,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,700.
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Schools near Forest Edge Townhomes

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-

Belle Sherman School

501 mitchell st

ithaca, NY, 14850

PK, K-5Public
B+

Fall Creek Elementary School

202 king 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 324 Spencer Rd

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Points of interest for 324 Spencer Rd, Ithaca

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

3/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

6/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

6/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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