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Highlights

  • Large kitchen
  • Free off-street parking
  • Emergency maintenance
  • In-house laundry

Location

516 E Buffalo St, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
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Management

pjapartments.managebuilding.com

Leasing office

(844) 336-1024 ext. 4871

Property Overview

516 E. Buffalo Street stands out as a well-rounded option with an 8.1/10 Zumper Expert Rating, driven by strong marks for price, amenities, location, and trustworthiness. It also offers a large kitchen, free off-street parking, emergency maintenance, and in-house laundry, while its nearby restaurants, mixed-use spaces, parks, natural light, and high-speed internet support an active lifestyle and work-from-home convenience.

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

8.1
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, 516 E. Buffalo Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 516 E. Buffalo Street 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

  • More space
  • High school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Social life
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

516 E. Buffalo Street - 16 bed2 bath2,200 sqft$6,300 /moAvailable June 1st 2027 for 27-28 Academic year 10 or 12 month lease. $1050 PER PERSON. FREE OFF-STREET PARKING This is a great 6 bedroom, 2 bathroom house spread over 2 floors with a grand, open staircase. Lots of common space including a living room, adjoining dining room, and a large kitchen. In-house laundry. There's a huge wrap-around porch that is perfect for entertaining friends. Beautiful, refinished hardwood floors. Each of the bedrooms is unique with plenty of natural light. This house has enough space for a second living room on the second floor. There is also a full basement for even more storage. Super fast and high-quality fiber optic internet with 1-gigabit download and upload and fully integrated Wi-Fi broadcasted from several points throughout the building Tenant pays all utilities. 24/7 Emergency Maintenance.

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HomeApartments in Ithaca 516 E. Buffalo Street

Available June 1st 2027 for 27-28 Academic year 10 or 12 month lease. $1050 PER PERSON. FREE OFF-STREET PARKING This is a great 6 bedroom, 2 bathroom house spread over 2 floors with a grand, open staircase. Lots of common space including a living room, adjoining dining room, and a large kitchen. In-house laundry. There's a huge wrap-around porch that is perfect for entertaining friends. Beautiful, refinished hardwood floors. Each of the bedrooms is unique with plenty of natural light. This house has enough space for a second living room on the second floor. There is also a full basement for even more storage. Super fast and high-quality fiber optic internet with 1-gigabit download and upload and fully integrated Wi-Fi broadcasted from several points throughout the building Tenant pays all utilities. 24/7 Emergency Maintenance.


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.
8.1
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.1 out of 10 overall, 516 E. Buffalo Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 516 E. Buffalo Street 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 516 E. Buffalo Street
Price·9A 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.
516 E. Buffalo Street stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 516 E. Buffalo Street is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
516 E. 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 516 E. 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.

516 E. Buffalo Street is great for:

Social life

  • 187 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • 213 mixed-use spaces nearby
  • Area has 23 parks and recreation options

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Large windows for natural lighting
  • 1 internet service provider option 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 516 E. Buffalo Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 6-bedroom is 542 sqft larger than other listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

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

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Rent trends in Ithaca

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
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A table of studio rental data trends in Ithaca
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,650
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$1,926

Schools near 516 E. Buffalo 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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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Ithaca near 516 E Buffalo St

Walking

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

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample 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 516 E Buffalo St, Ithaca

Groceries

8/10
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

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

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

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

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