The Aurora
201 Cayuga Park Ln,
Ithaca, NY 14850
$2,285 - $4,055
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Ithaca, NY
What is the average rent in Ithaca, NY?
$1,843/month
Average Rent
652 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.2%
Increase in the Last Year
Ithaca, NY Rental Market Overview
The average rent in Ithaca, NY is $1,843 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,644/month, which means Ithaca rent prices are 12% higher than the national average.
- Studio apartments in Ithaca average $1,686 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Ithaca average $1,843 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Ithaca average $2,122 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Ithaca average $2,281 or more per month.
Data Updated: June, 2026
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How much has average rent changed in Ithaca, NY?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $4 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in Ithaca, NY
Last Updated June 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
8%
$700 - $1,000/month
15%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
34%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
43%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ithaca?
Based on current rent prices, East Ithaca, Cayuga Heights and Northeast Ithaca are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ithaca.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ithaca?
Based on current rent prices, Northwest Ithaca, Downtown Ithaca and Ithaca are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ithaca.
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Which Ithaca neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Ithaca with the most apartments available are Ithaca, Downtown Ithaca and Collegetown .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ithaca, NY?
Because the average rent in Ithaca is $1,843, you’ll want to make about $6,143 per month or $73,716 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Ithaca, NY is 3.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Ithaca is 0.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,686 - $2,281. You can expect to pay 4.1% less for groceries, 6.2% more for utilities, and 16.3% more for transportation.
How does Ithaca, NY compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Ithaca, NY to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,517/month
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One Bedroom
$1,616/month
$1,417/month
Two Bedroom
$2,112/month
$1,391/month
Three Bedroom
$2,857/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.