Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Average rent in
Ithaca, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on July 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Ithaca, NY rent rose 5.9% year over year to a current median of $2,190/month. This reflects a modest increase compared to last year, following a recent cooldown from the peak rent of $2,595/month in August 2025.
Compared to national trends
Ithaca is 13.5% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, positioning it as a pricier small metro with a total rental inventory of 231 units.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Ithaca are around $1,775/month, 1-bedrooms about $1,695/month, 2-bedrooms $2,000/month, 3-bedrooms $2,400/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,200/month. These figures show the range renters can expect across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Ithaca
$2,190/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Ithaca is $2,190 per month as of July 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $260 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ithaca
231
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ithaca rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ithaca, NY
Average rent prices in Ithaca have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Ithaca, NY
Rent prices in Ithaca vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ithaca is $2,100, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Ithaca run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,050.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,775 |  5% | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $1,695 | 4% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 1% | 16% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ithaca, NY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,100 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,450 | 66% | - | |
Houses | $2,450 | 9% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ithaca, NY.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
66%
Houses
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
9%
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.
How does rent in Ithaca, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Ithaca and Brooktondale by all bedroom counts and property types.
Ithaca
13%higher than the national median
19%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ithaca, NY is 5% lower than the median rent in Brooktondale, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,300
20%$1,635
17%$1,300
19%$2,750
117%$2,850
31%$1,435
21%$1,345
9%$2,500
47%$1,295
55%$1,525
$1,800
166%$1,800
Cost of living in Ithaca, NY
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% higher |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 11% higher |
| Housing | No difference |
| Transportation | 16% higher |
| Utilities | 7% higher |
Discover rentals in Ithaca, NY
3d ago
320 Hillview Pl, Ithaca, NY 14850
2–3 beds
1 bath
$625–$2,100
Apartment for rent
2h ago
516 University Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
5 beds
2 baths
$700–$3,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
310 S Aurora St, Ithaca, NY 14850
4 beds
2 baths
$700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ithaca
513 S Aurora St, Ithaca, NY 14850
3 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
918 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
3 beds
1 bath
$16,000
Apartment for rent
2d ago
201 Oak Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
Studio–4 beds
1–4 baths
$2,700–$7,000
Apartment for rent
2h ago
711 E Seneca St, Ithaca, NY 14850
2–5 beds
1–2 baths
$2,500–$6,000
Apartment for rent
21h ago
109 Dewitt Pl, Ithaca, NY 14850
1–5 beds
1–3 baths
$1,795–$5,975
Apartment for rent
1h ago
325 College Ave, Ithaca, NY 14850
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,700–$4,100
Apartment for rent
23h ago
87 Uptown Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
324 Spencer Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
2 beds
1 bath
$1,695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
430 W State St, Ithaca, NY 14850
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,908–$5,280
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
210 E Green St, Ithaca, NY 14850
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,059–$2,469
Apartment for rent
23h ago
87 Uptown Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
115 James St, Ithaca, NY 14850
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
112 Hudson St, Ithaca, NY 14850
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$2,000
Apartment for rent
23h ago
87 Uptown Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$2,000
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
115 James St, Ithaca, NY 14850
2 beds
1 bath
$1,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
106 S Quarry St, Ithaca, NY 14850
3 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
112 Hudson St, Ithaca, NY 14850
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$2,000
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Ithaca, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Ithaca rental market.
How much is rent in Ithaca?
The average rent in Ithaca is $2,190 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ithaca?
Average rent prices in Ithaca have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.
How does Ithaca rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ithaca is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $260 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Ithaca?
To comfortably afford rent in Ithaca, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ithaca?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Ithaca average around $1,700/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,130/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).