103 E Spencer St, Ithaca, NY 14850
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  • 1 Bed
  • 1 Bath

103 E Spencer St, Ithaca, NY 14850

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  • Schools7 Preschool Schools8 Elementary Schools2 Middle Schools1 High School
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About this House

What's unique:Covered patio areaNew light fixturesPrivate entranceNew flooring throughoutFreshly paintedFull size stove
This freshly renovated one bedroom apartment with sunset views of Six Mile Creek is in a GREAT location. It's just 3 blocks from the Ithaca Commons, and 2 blocks from our Public Library, with a private patio beside a tree-lined yard. A great laundromat with many machines of different sizes is less than a 1 minute walk from the house, so doing laundry just outside the house is quick and easy. Note: This apartment is ideal for someone under 6′ tall. The owners of the house currently live in this apartment, and it is very comfortable! This house is in a great location: 6 minute walk to the Ithaca Commons (Downtown restaurants, coffee shops, outdoor summer concerts, etc)5 minute walk to the major local bus stop at Green Street (with frequent busses to Cornell)1 minute walk to a nice large laundromat (super convenient!) 23-minute walk or quick bus ride to Cornell23-minute walk or 5-minute drive to Ithaca College5 minute walk to the quiet reading rooms, public printers, and peaceful stacks in the Public Library15 minute walk or a quick ride to major grocery stores like Wegmans9 minute walk to a 24 hour gym (Finger Lakes Fitness Center) Quiet 4-unit house with three other one-bedroom apartments occupied by Cornell graduate studentsIn a residential neighborhood with a mix of families, grad students, etc. Free 24-hour street parking nearby This apartment is in great shape! Equipped with a brand new (good size) fridge, full size stove, and new kitchen cupboards and countertopsFreshly painted with new light fixtures and new flooring throughout More helpful info on this apt: Heated by a gas boiler, so most of the heat is paid by the landlordRenter pays for any additional electric baseboard heat they want for the additional heater in the living roomPet-friendly for one cat with references, or a dog of a gentle breed, with a $45/month pet fee Unfurnished 1 Bdrm Apt 4 is just $1,295/month + $33/month per person for water + tenant pays for electric and WiFi + $82/apt annual recycling fee. Available August 8, 2026. 12 month lease ends 8/2/2027. Security deposit and first month's rent due upon lease signing. Take a quick virtual tour.There is a place for a bike to be locked up by the apt door as well as a private entrance and covered patio areaGas heat includedElectric and wifi not includedAn auxiliary electric heater was recently added to the living room / kitchen so that the renter can add more heat if they likeElectric bill averaged $65 in 2023-2024. Your actual costs may vary depending upon your energy use.Water billed monthly at $33/personTrash tags ($5 for a big can) can be bought for weekly city trash pickupAnnual recycling pick-up fee is $82/apartment covers biweekly recycling pickup for your apt all year. Due upon signing the leasePet-friendly for 1 cat with references or dog of a gentle breed will be considered. $45/month pet fee. (Our insurance does not cover dog breeds known to have had violent tendencies, so unfortunately we can not make exceptions).
103 E Spencer St, Ithaca, NY 14850 is a 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment. More recently, it was listed as a rental in March 2026 with an asking price of $1,295 per month. That rental listing was removed on March 30, 2026. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate rent is $1,616/month.

Home Details for 103 E Spencer St

Property Information

Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: 1 YearAvailable: now

Interior Features

Appliances & Utilities
Microwave

Exterior Features

Parking & Garage
Parking: Street Parking

Comparable Sales for 103 E Spencer St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
224 E State St, Ithaca, NY
0.34
Apartment
$2,000,000
04/01/26
1
1
12,090 sqft
1190 E Shore Dr, Ithaca, NY
3.17
Apartment
$800,000
01/20/26
3
2
1,638 sqft
81 Townline Rd, Ithaca, NY
3.53
Apartment
$699,000
08/12/26
3
2
1,600 sqft
466 Brooktondale Rd, Brooktondale, NY
6.27
Apartment
$240,000
01/16/26
2
1
1,000 sqft
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What Locals Say about Ithaca

At least 179 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 81 % Say car is needed

  • 79 % Say there's wildlife

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 73 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 64 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 62 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say it's quiet

  • 59 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 58 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 56 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 54 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 49 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 45 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 43 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 39 % Say there are community events

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  • Bkmonroe1012
    "Its bearable at times. Traffic mostly when the students are back and or when there is construction. "
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  • Dorota S
    "Nature, proximity to shopping and leisurely activities, quiet."
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  • Lamont Nelson-fish
    "It’s a good walking neighborhood "
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  • Trulia User
    "Meeting neighbors for fireplace socializing and watching everyone’s pets is great. The view of July 4th is lovely"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of inebriated college students driving short distances around the neighborhoods when they shouldn’t be and overly intoxicated walking by houses shouting/ overly rowdy at all times of the night & early morning."
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  • Trulia User
    "Dog friendly and family friendly. Close to Northeast Elementary and Dewitt Middle school - I used to walk to school as a kid growing up there. Safe"
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  • Trulia User
    "Lots of college students partying (loud music, public drinking/intoxication, recreational drug use, etc..)."
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  • Trulia User
    "I have been living in Cayuga heights for 4 years, love it absolutely. Feel sad to leave such a quiet and beautiful place."
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  • Samara G.
    "They would like the dog park mostly the skateboard park and the only thing they wouldn’t like is some landlords expect dog deposits and some don’t allow dogs, whether working dog or not."
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  • Vanessa H. B.
    "I walk to my office, which is around the corner from where I live. I love it! There is public transport, which I would feel good about using if I moved. "
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  • Tristan H.
    "Public transportation is readily available and accessible by all who live in Cayuga Heights. TCAT busses run very often and go in all directions."
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  • Lj279
    "It is hard to live here and depend on public transportation. You must have a car for groceries and emergencies. There is no biking path or good side walks. "
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  • Mnichols
    "I have lived on south hill for 25 years in 2 different homes. It is close to downtown and state park, I can walk to ithaca college and buttermilk falls park in 10 min each."
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  • Kurtwright
    "Close to CORNELL campus......walkable Close to Ithaca Commons.....walkable Well maintained historic houses"
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  • Trulia User
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time. The local park is a great asset of the neighborhood. "
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  • Joshua P.
    "Views, street lights and nature trail. Traffic can get a bit fast, but the road is safe. New bike paths across the bridge are interesting "
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  • Paul
    "It is a very easy commute to downtown. Slightly more to the colleges. I consider commutes under 15 minutes to be easy though. I know Ithacans complain about traffic at the “octopus”, but that’s only because most of them have never seen traffic."
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  • David W.
    "Amazing location! I walk 10 blocks to work. Gimme Coffee is on the way. Historic Northside Triangle is the place to be!"
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  • Dani932
    "The apartments aren't upgraded for the amount you pay on a one-bedroom. The area is quiet and l haven't had any issues living here."
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  • Ronald B.
    "Semi-rural atmosphere. Lots of walking paths and hiking trails in the area. Our area of Dryden is in the Ithaca School District, whisky is very good."
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  • Trulia User
    "Beautiful, nice view. The community is looking forward to sidewalks that will help the area become more navigating. The community is nice but not as inviting as some may like."
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  • Latoya Peterson
    "Landlords don’t except Section 8 assistants. Good luck getting your security deposit back!?! Slum lords own most property here unfortunately."
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  • Trulia User
    "Access to public transportation a plus. They need to work on installing shoulders on west king road. Commuting is easy"
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  • Paul
    "I've lived in the area for 13 years. I've lived in Northeast Ithaca specifically for 5 years. Northeast Ithaca is very competitive as far as buying a home. The people are great and Northeast Elementary including the Ithaca City School District is beyond amazing. Northeast Ithaca is close to Cornell University. There are many reasons why homes in in Northeast Ithaca are in high demand."
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  • Littlespoon1970
    "I have lived here for three years and I feel safe in this neighborhood. People are friendly and it’s in walking distance to the commons and my work at Ithaca High School."
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  • Ithacadale169
    "the area I live in is quiet and full of nature with a creek and trails to walk. there are a few loud dogs but they are usually quiet"
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  • Paul
    "We have neighborhood holiday parties and always run into many familiar faces at community events. Ithaca is a safe small town with great restaurants and attractions."
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  • Joann.reinhardt
    "Community that gives to family & children of many activities. Dryden offers healthy activities for all ages. Library is an investment for the community. "
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  • Joann.reinhardt
    "Great community for young families as well as the retired couples. The city and colleges offer many free entertainment to all of the residents. Many grocery stores and restaurants and retail stores to shop. Unique shops on the main common area in the middle of the city. There is so many outdoor lights activities for all ages in the Finger Lakes area. "
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  • Tim T.
    "There are two parks in a three block area. Level walking throughout the neighborhood. It would be nice however for the city to make the parks more dog friendly and put up waste containers for doggy poop bags. "
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  • Theguru1992
    "ithaca is a collage towns with many store fronts an bars stores are simple walk down the hill. great place to live or rent with family or going to college"
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  • Kristin c.
    "Like: many dog owners and they are friendly Not like: no sidewalks on roads where cars drive very fast"
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  • Mmogelonsky
    "Lots of dogs everywhere and great walking paths...not a lot of sidewalks but drivers are careful. A bit of a drive to the dog park downtown but there are some open areas nearby "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Mar 30, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,295
Mar 12, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,295
Feb 20, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$1,875
Jan 16, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$1,875

Frequently asked questions about 103 E Spencer St

  • Is Ithaca a buyer's or seller's market?
    Ithaca is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Ithaca?
    The median sale price in Ithaca is $464K. That is up $57.87K from the prior month.
  • What do residents say about Ithaca?
    Residents describe Ithaca, NY as dog-friendly, easy to park in, and well-kept. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Ithaca, NY.
  • What are the closest schools to 103 E Spencer St?
    The closest schools to 103 E Spencer St in Ithaca, NY are Belle Sherman School (Pre-K/Elementary, rated 4/10), Beverly J Martin Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 3/10), Boynton Middle School (rated 8/10).
  • Does 103 E Spencer St have parking?
    Yes, 103 E Spencer St in Ithaca, NY has on-site parking.

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