4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Ithaca, NY
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Ithaca, New York as of October 2026. That's +21% higher than the citywide median of $2,038 and +2% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in New York
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elmira | $1,330 |
| 2 | Gloversville | $1,400 |
| 3 | Lockport | $1,450 |
| 4 | Niagara Falls | $1,458 |
| 5 | Cortland | $1,464 |
| 6 | Potsdam | $1,470 |
| 7 | North Tonawanda | $1,480 |
| 8 | Clarence | $1,520 |
| 9 | Lancaster | $1,580 |
| 10 | Utica | $1,590 |
| 11 | Auburn | $1,610 |
| 12 | Oneonta | $1,620 |
| 13 | Amsterdam | $1,650 |
| 14 | Buffalo | $1,670 |
| 15 | Tonawanda | $1,670 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in New York
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rye | $5,610 |
| 2 | Garden City | $5,390 |
| 3 | Harrison | $5,120 |
| 4 | Scarsdale | $4,830 |
| 5 | Nanuet | $4,750 |
| 6 | Dobbs Ferry | $4,530 |
| 7 | Plainview | $4,400 |
| 8 | Farmingville | $4,400 |
| 9 | White Plains | $4,350 |
| 10 | Hicksville | $4,330 |
| 11 | Mamaroneck | $4,240 |
| 12 | Hauppauge | $4,210 |
| 13 | Port Chester | $4,190 |
| 14 | Port Washington | $4,180 |
| 15 | Eastchester | $4,140 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Ithaca.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Ithaca |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland, NY | 22.6 mi | $1,464 | $-996 (-40%) |
| Elmira, NY | 31.9 mi | $1,330 | $-1,130 (-46%) |
| Auburn, NY | 34.1 mi | $1,610 | $-850 (-35%) |
| Endicott, NY | 35.1 mi | $1,680 | $-780 (-32%) |
| Johnson City, NY | 38.8 mi | $1,780 | $-680 (-28%) |
| Corning, NY | 42.5 mi | $2,030 | $-430 (-17%) |
| Camillus, NY | 44.2 mi | $2,110 | $-350 (-14%) |
| Binghamton, NY | 45.9 mi | $1,763 | $-697 (-28%) |
| Syracuse, NY | 48.3 mi | $1,804 | $-656 (-27%) |
| Baldwinsville, NY | 51.5 mi | $2,100 | $-360 (-15%) |
| Liverpool, NY | 52.5 mi | $2,060 | $-400 (-16%) |
| Canandaigua, NY | 62.9 mi | $1,910 | $-550 (-22%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Ithaca — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Ithaca?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Ithaca, New York is $2,460 per month. This is +21% higher than the citywide median of $2,038.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Ithaca?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $98,400 ($8,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $47.31/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ithaca expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Ithaca's 4+ bedroom median of $2,460 is +2% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 47th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ithaca rank for 4+ bedroom rent in New York?
Among the 118 cities in New York with 4+ bedroom data, Ithaca ranks #60 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Ithaca?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Cortland ($1,464), Elmira ($1,330), Auburn ($1,610).