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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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Property Overview
516 E. Buffalo Street offers a strong mix of value, convenience, and everyday practicality, with a 7.5 overall Zumper rating, a 9 for location, and competitive pricing for its features. It stands out for a large kitchen, free off-street parking, emergency maintenance, in-house laundry, and work-from-home appeal with high-speed internet, one nearby provider option, and large windows for natural light.
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.
Things you’ll love
More space- High school nearby
- Images Available
Great for
Work-from-home
Floor plans
| 516 E. Buffalo Street - 1 | 6 bed | 2 bath | 2,200 sqft | $6,300 /mo | Available June 1st 2028 for 28-29 Academic year $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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About 516 E. Buffalo Street
Available June 1st 2028 for 28-29 Academic year $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.
7.5
/10
Very Good516 E. Buffalo Street is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location 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.
Price·7A 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.
While the monthly rent is more than the median price per bedroom of nearby properties, 516 E. Buffalo Street has other amenities and features that might compensate for the increased price. The higher monthly rent potentially reflects a higher quality of living that renters might find here, compared to other properties in the area.
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:
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 2200 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 0.4 miles away
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this property
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.5 miles away
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Rent trends in Ithaca
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Ithaca
| Month | Median 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 |
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-
Neighborhood
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
Explore the area around 516 E Buffalo St
Green Castle
321 Eddy St
Kimchi
124 E State St
Green Star
215 N Cayuga St
La Bodega
215 N Cayuga St The Dewitt Mal
ALDI
505 3rd St
Fontana's Shoes Repair & Clothing
401 Eddy St
Sunny Days of Ithaca
171 E State St
Monsour Jewelers
140 E State St
Petrune
126 E State St
Benjamin Peters Inc
120 E State St
Kung Fu Tea
143 Dryden Rd
Fork & Gavel Cafe
Myron Taylor Hall Level B 524 College Ave Cornell Universit
Dream Tea & Poke Inc
130 E Seneca St
Cafe Dewitt
215 N Cayuga St
Empire Raw Juice & Smoothies
112 W Green St
Level B
410 Eddy St
The Strand Cafe
324 E State St
Fusia Bento Bar
405 College Ave
Bike Bar
314 E State St
Ithaca Ale House Grill & Taproom
301 E State St
Sangam Indian Curry & Spice
171 E State St
Paris Baguette
125 E State St
Mama Said Hand Pies
118 W Green St
Catering By Ithaca Bakery
400 N Meadow St
Ithaca Bakery
400 N Meadow St
Dryden Road Park
Treman Triangle Park
Cascadilla Gorge
Playground
DeWitt Park
Ithaca Ghost Kitchen
310 Stewart Ave
Luna Inspired Street Food-Ithaca
310 Stewart Ave
Four Seasons
404 Eddy St
Level B
410 Eddy St
Souvlaki House LLC
315 Eddy St
Stewart / Seneca
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Stewart / Seneca
TC3 - Varna - Cornell - Commons, Groton - Freeville - Cornell - Commons, Trumansburg - Commons, Caroline - Brooktondale - Commons, Northeast Ithaca - Etna, Enfield - Commons, Danby
Stewart / Williams
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Stewart / Williams
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State / MLK / Stewart
Commons - Cornell - Shops at Ithaca Mall, Cornell - Commons, Airport - Cornell - Commons, Commons - Cornell - EHP - Eastern Height, TC3 - Varna - Cornell - Commons, Ithaca Commons - Cornell University, North Lansing - Cornell - Commons, Caroline - Brooktondale - Commons, Groton - Freeville - Cornell - Commons, Enfield - Commons, Trumansburg - Commons, Danby, Northeast Ithaca - Etna, South Lansing - Cornell - Commons, Newfield - Commons
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