Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Average rent in
Ithaca, NY

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ithaca, NY is $2,100. This is +8%, or $151, higher than the national average.

$2.75

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,100

increased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

263

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ithaca, NY is $2,100. This is +8%, or $151, higher than the national average.

$2.75

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

21%
56%
15%
5%
3%
$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 increased by 4% in the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $2,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in Ithaca, NY costs about $1,675 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,975. Houses for rent in Ithaca, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,600.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,670

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,950

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,550

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$3,800

2%

23%

Studio

$1,697

1%

32%

Studio

Average rent

$1,697

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

32%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,670

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

23%

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$2,100
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,472
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ithaca, NY is 15% lower 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

415 N Tioga St #207 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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415 N Tioga - 207

415 N Tioga St #207, Ithaca, NY 14850

Studio

0 baths

$375

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Available Dec 3

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8.3

Very good

119-121 Prospect Street

119 Prospect St, Ithaca, NY 14850

2–3 beds

1 bath

$650–$1,975

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2.5 baths

$800

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105 N Quarry St #105-3, Ithaca, NY 14850

5 beds

2 baths

$900

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207 Kevin Place - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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207 Kevin Place

207 Kevin Place, Ithaca, NY 14850

3 beds

1 bath

$925

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109 Dewitt Place - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

5d+ ago

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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

5d+ 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