Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 28, 2026

Average rent in
Ithaca, NY

Last updated on January 28, 2026

Last updated on January 28, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ithaca, NY is $2,025. This is +7%, or $125, higher than the national average.

$2.92

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,025

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Total rentals

202

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ithaca, NY is $2,025. This is +7%, or $125, higher than the national average.

$2.92

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

21%
53%
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 remained the same in the last month and have remained the same 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 $2,033. A 1-bedroom apartment in Ithaca, NY costs about $1,695 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,993. Houses for rent in Ithaca, NY are cheaper, with an average monthly cost of $2,000.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,695

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,988

2%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,562

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,500

1%

2%

Studio

$1,697

1%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,697

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,988

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,562

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

1%

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$2,025
increased by7%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,237
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ithaca, NY is 9% 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

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415 North Tioga Street #207 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

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5d+ ago

6.3

Good

IST2 R

1047 Danby Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

4 beds

1 bath

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4d ago

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105 VALENTINE PLACE - HSE

105 Valentine Pl, Ithaca, NY 14850

4 beds

2 baths

$750

House for rent

Available May 30

401 Dryden Rd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

6.8

Good

401 Dryden Rd

401 Dryden Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

4 beds

1–2 baths

$800

Apartment for rent

6 Redwood Ln #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ithaca

3 beds

2 baths

$800

House for rent

Available Apr 6

512 University Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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

Fall Creek 1-4 Beds Available - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.3

Very good

Fall Creek 1-4 Beds Available

414 E Marshall St, Ithaca, NY 14850

1–4 beds

1 bath

$950–$1,900

Apartment for rent

109 Dewitt Place - Photo 1 of 1

4d 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