Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on November 3, 2025

Average rent in
Ithaca, NY

Last updated on November 3, 2025

Last updated on November 3, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ithaca, NY is $2,295. This is +18%, or $358, higher than the national average.

$3.71

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,295

increased by9%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

167

for rent on Zumper.com

As of November 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ithaca, NY is $2,295. This is +18%, or $358, higher than the national average.

$3.71

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

20%
51%
17%
7%
5%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

75%
25%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Ithaca, NY

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Ithaca, NY have remained the same in the last month and have increased by 9% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Ithaca, NY

The monthly rent for an apartment in Ithaca, NY is $2,297. A 1-bedroom apartment in Ithaca, NY costs about $1,727 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $2,000. Houses for rent in Ithaca, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,350.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,713

3%

16%

2 bedroom

$2,000

3%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,700

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,065

No Change

2%

Studio

$1,600

4%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

22%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,713

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,065

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Ithaca, NY, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Ithaca, NY to other cities

Median rent prices in Ithaca, NY for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Brooktondale, NY.

Ithaca

Median rent price$2,295
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ithaca, NY is 4% higher than the median rent in Brooktondale, NY.

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Cost of living in
Ithaca, NY

The overall cost of living in Ithaca, NY is 1% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

4% higher

Groceries

6% lower

Health

10% higher

Housing

No difference

Transportation

No difference

Utilities

5% higher

Apartments for rent in Auburn

Discover rentals in Ithaca, NY

IST2 R - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

6.3

Good

IST2 R

1047 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

4 beds

1 bath

$600

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117 Thurston Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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117 Thurston Ave

117 Thurston Ave #2, Ithaca, NY 14850

1 bed

0 baths

$750

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5d+ ago

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572 Warren Rd #NA, Ithaca, NY 14850

1 bed

1 bath

$775

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401 Eddy Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

401 Eddy Street

401 Eddy St, Ithaca, NY 14850

3 beds

1 bath

$800–$2,775

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200 Highland Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.8

Very good

200 Highland Ave

200 Highland Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850

1–5 beds

1–5 baths

$850–$5,000

Apartment for rent

109 Dewitt Place - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

109 Dewitt Place

109 Dewitt Pl, Ithaca, NY 14850

1–5 beds

1–3 baths

$1,095–$5,475

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208 Williams St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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208 Williams St, Ithaca, NY 14850

3 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

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5d+ ago

House for rent in Ithaca

209 Williams St, Ithaca, NY 14850

3 beds

1 bath

$1,095

House for rent

Available Jun 1