Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Average rent in
Ithaca, NY

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Last updated on March 15, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ithaca, NY is $1,996. This is +5%, or $95, higher than the national average.

$2.85

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,996

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over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

230

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Ithaca, NY is $1,996. This is +5%, or $95, higher than the national average.

$2.85

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

22%
55%
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 decreased by 5% 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 $1,950. A 1-bedroom apartment in Ithaca, NY costs about $1,595 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,920. Houses for rent in Ithaca, NY are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,571

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,920

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,525

3%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,550

3%

3%

Studio

$1,695

5%

34%

Studio

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,571

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,920

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,525

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

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$1,996
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ithaca, NY is equal to 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

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415 N Tioga - 207

415 North Tioga Street #207, Ithaca, NY 14850

Studio

0 baths

$375

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Available Dec 3

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105 Valentine Pl, Ithaca, NY 14850

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5d+ ago

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2 baths

$800

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$900

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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

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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

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

209 Williams Street #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ 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