Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Average rent in
Ithaca, NY

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Last updated on December 14, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ithaca, NY is $2,000. This is +5%, or $100, higher than the national average.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,000

decreased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

208

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ithaca, NY is $2,000. This is +5%, or $100, higher than the national average.

$2.89

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

23%
52%
16%
5%
4%
$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 decreased by 4% in the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $2,007. A 1-bedroom apartment in Ithaca, NY costs about $1,695 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,950. Houses for rent in Ithaca, NY are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $1,937.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,675

2%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,948

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,550

3%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,400

2%

1%

Studio

$1,695

No Change

28%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

28%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,948

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

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$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ithaca, NY is 11% higher than the median rent in Brooktondale, NY.

More data insights and reports

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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

415 North Tioga Street #207 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Ithaca

415 N Tioga - 207

415 North Tioga Street #207, Ithaca, NY 14850

Studio

0 baths

$375

Apartment for rent

Available Dec 3

IST2 R - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

6.3

Good

IST2 R

1047 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

4 beds

1 bath

$600

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512 University Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

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512 UNIVERSITY AVE - MAIN/UPPER

512 University Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850

5 beds

2 baths

$800

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

6 Redwood Lane #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ithaca

Private room with wood stove, yard, deck, W/D in unit

6 Redwood Lane #NA, Ithaca, NY 14850

3 beds

2 baths

$800

House for rent

Available Apr 6

109 Dewitt Place - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.8

Very good

109 Dewitt Place

109 Dewitt Pl, Ithaca, NY 14850

1–5 beds

1–3 baths

$1,095–$5,475

Apartment for rent

209 Williams Street #2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Ithaca

209 Williams Street Rear - 2

209 Williams Street #2, Ithaca, NY 14850

4 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

208 Williams Street #3 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Ithaca

208 Williams Street #3, Ithaca, NY 14850

3 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

209 Williams Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Ithaca

209 Williams Street #1, Ithaca, NY 14850

3 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1