1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Ithaca, NY
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Ithaca, New York as of August 2026. That's +19% lower than the citywide median of $1,926 and +12% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Ithaca
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Ithaca
Compare Ithaca's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in New York
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmira | $711 |
| 2 | Gloversville | $790 |
| 3 | Auburn | $840 |
| 4 | Potsdam | $870 |
| 5 | Utica | $895 |
| 6 | Endicott | $900 |
| 7 | Lockport | $900 |
| 8 | Niagara Falls | $903 |
| 9 | North Tonawanda | $910 |
| 10 | Rome | $940 |
| 11 | Watertown | $940 |
| 12 | Binghamton | $947 |
| 13 | Palmyra | $950 |
| 14 | Johnson City | $960 |
| 15 | Oneonta | $990 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in New York
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rye | $3,770 |
| 2 | Harrison | $3,440 |
| 3 | Woodbury | $3,360 |
| 4 | Garden City | $3,360 |
| 5 | Scarsdale | $3,240 |
| 6 | Nanuet | $3,190 |
| 7 | Dobbs Ferry | $3,040 |
| 8 | Nyack | $2,980 |
| 9 | White Plains | $2,922 |
| 10 | Larchmont | $2,870 |
| 11 | Mamaroneck | $2,840 |
| 12 | Port Chester | $2,820 |
| 13 | Irvington | $2,780 |
| 14 | Eastchester | $2,780 |
| 15 | Plainview | $2,750 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Ithaca.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Ithaca |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland, NY | 22.6 mi | $1,300 | $-260 (-17%) |
| Elmira, NY | 31.9 mi | $711 | $-849 (-54%) |
| Auburn, NY | 34.1 mi | $840 | $-720 (-46%) |
| Endicott, NY | 35.1 mi | $900 | $-660 (-42%) |
| Johnson City, NY | 38.8 mi | $960 | $-600 (-38%) |
| Corning, NY | 42.5 mi | $1,000 | $-560 (-36%) |
| Camillus, NY | 44.2 mi | $1,240 | $-320 (-21%) |
| Binghamton, NY | 45.9 mi | $947 | $-613 (-39%) |
| Painted Post, NY | 47.4 mi | $1,080 | $-480 (-31%) |
| Syracuse, NY | 48.3 mi | $1,064 | $-496 (-32%) |
| Baldwinsville, NY | 51.5 mi | $1,240 | $-320 (-21%) |
| Liverpool, NY | 52.5 mi | $1,215 | $-345 (-22%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Ithaca — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Ithaca?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Ithaca, New York is $1,560 per month. This is +19% below the citywide median of $1,926.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Ithaca?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $62,400 ($5,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $30.00/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ithaca expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Ithaca's 1-bedroom median of $1,560 is +12% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 61th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ithaca rank for 1-bedroom rent in New York?
Among the 124 cities in New York with 1-bedroom data, Ithaca ranks #62 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Ithaca?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Cortland ($1,300), Elmira ($711), Auburn ($840).