Evergreen Pointe
1061 Dryden Rd,
Ithaca, NY 14850
1-3 Beds | $2,495 - $3,495
Rental Market Trends in Ithaca, NY
What is the average rent in Ithaca, NY?
$1,837/month
Average Rent
667 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.5%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Ithaca, NY is $1,837 per month. This is 18% higher than the national average rent price of $1,556/month, making Ithaca one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Ithaca, you can expect to pay about $1,711 per month for a studio, $1,837 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,074 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,844 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Ithaca, NY?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $8 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Ithaca, NY
Last Updated February 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
6%
$700 - $1,000/month
20%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
32%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
41%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ithaca?
Based on current rent prices, Northwest Ithaca, South Hill Ithaca and Cayuga Heights are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ithaca.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ithaca?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Ithaca, Ithaca and Collegetown 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 Ithaca/Elmira .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ithaca, NY?
Because the average rent in Ithaca is $1,837, you’ll want to make about $6,123 per month or $73,476 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 1.1% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Ithaca is 0.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,711 - $2,844. You can expect to pay 6.2% less for groceries, 4.9% more for utilities, and 0.5% 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
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$1,995/month
One Bedroom
$1,463/month
$2,513/month
Two Bedroom
$1,580/month
$3,202/month
Three Bedroom
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$3,749/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.