205 E  Jay St #205, Ithaca, NY 14850
OFF MARKET

205 E Jay St #205
Ithaca, NY 14850

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,660 sqft

$516,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,489/mo*

$516,300

Trulia Estimate
as of May 24, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $3,489/mo*
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,660 sqft

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Description

Utilities are not included in rent. Unfurnished. This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, unfurnished townhouse is more like renting your own house rather than an apartment....owner lives next door. Located in very desirable Fall Creek area of downtown Ithaca. Perfect, safe and quiet location in a residential neighborhood. Drive less than 5 minutes to Cornell (Fall Creek is located at the foot of Gun Hill) & walkable too; walk less than 10 minutes to downtown/Commons area; public transport(bus) stops 1 block away. Walk to grocery store, coffee shops, bodegas, restaurants, pharmacy, etc in less than 10 minutes. Walk to Ithaca Falls and Gorge; 3 blocks away. Hiking/biking trails, walk to elementary, middle, high schools and city parks, Cayuga Lake and Stewart Park. 1 small dog with $20 pet rent of $20 per month: restricted breeds. LIMIT of 2 adults per zoning restrictions. Updated insultation and high-efficiency natural gas furnace. Hardwood floor downstairs, carpeting upstairs, vinyl in kitchen and baths; vintage details, lots of windows & light; eat-in kitchen. Free exclusive use of washer/dryer in basement; full attic, large front porch, and fenced-in small side yard. 3rd bedroom could be home office: 10'x10'; second bedroom is @10'x14; master bedroom is 20'x20', has bay windows and walk-in closet; full bath upstairs with clawfoot tub/shower; half-bath downstairs, other vintage details have been purposefully maintained. Cable-ready. No smoking.

Please answer a free pre-screening questionnaire and return to Jean. This needs to be completed in full prior to being granted a tour. $20.00 rental lease contract application fee is non-refundable and includes background check and credit check. $1,400 $ for security deposit and first month's rent with signed lease contract; rent is due within 1 week of first of the month. Voucher programs or other 3rd party payments are not accepted. Limited adult is limited to 2; No Smoking is allowed. Tenants pay all utilities include trash tags. No amount of security deposit can be applied to rent due. All adults living in the unit will need to complete the rental lease application, and be listed and on the lease contract. All adults will need to be approved to the background check, references and credit check. A $2,000 flat fee for subleasing due prior to subletting. One dog is allowed of 55lbs or under, and pet/animal fee is $20.00 per month, non-refundable.
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Property Type / Style
Property Type: Townhouse

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Floors: Hardwood

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Price History for 205 E Jay St #205

DatePriceEventSource
07/30/2021ListingRemovedZillow Rental Manager
07/22/2021$1,400PriceChange
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07/20/2021$1,700PriceChange
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07/18/2021$1,400Listed For RentZillow Rental Manager
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Comparable Sales for 205 E Jay St #205

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1.35
Townhouse
$360,000
04/01/26
3
1
1,500
1.46
Townhouse
$432,500
01/28/26
2
3
1,399
2.90
Townhouse
$590,000
07/22/25
3
2.5
2,540
2.89
Townhouse
$667,000
07/09/25
3
3.5
2,600
2.61
Townhouse
$250,000
12/23/25
2
1
1,152
2.98
Townhouse
$510,000
10/21/25
3
3.5
2,297
3.11
Townhouse
$350,000
12/04/25
3
1.5
1,548
3.32
Townhouse
$525,000
08/19/25
4
2
1,800
3.20
Townhouse
$328,000
06/27/25
2
2
1,232
4.35
Townhouse
$650,000
03/12/26
3
3
3,921

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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

  • 78 % Say there's wildlife

  • 77 % 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

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Trulia User
    "Meeting neighbors for fireplace socializing and watching everyone’s pets is great. The view of July 4th is lovely"
  • 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."
  • 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"
  • Trulia User
    "Lots of college students partying (loud music, public drinking/intoxication, recreational drug use, etc..)."
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • 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."
  • Kurtwright
    "Close to CORNELL campus......walkable Close to Ithaca Commons.....walkable Well maintained historic houses"
  • Trulia User
    "You see people walking their dogs all the time. The local park is a great asset of the neighborhood. "
  • 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 "
  • 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."
  • David W.
    "Amazing location! I walk 10 blocks to work. Gimme Coffee is on the way. Historic Northside Triangle is the place to be!"
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • Latoya Peterson
    "Landlords don’t except Section 8 assistants. Good luck getting your security deposit back!?! Slum lords own most property here unfortunately."
  • Trulia User
    "Access to public transportation a plus. They need to work on installing shoulders on west king road. Commuting is easy"
  • 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."
  • 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."
  • Dsevey
    "My commute is within 15 minutes and traffic is never an issue. I would like to see more public transportation options. "
  • LexiH
    "This place is pretty quiet, it’s a really nice neighborhood very safe and it’s close to the airport and many trails to walk so you can Birdwatch very beautiful during the summer and spring."
  • 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"
  • 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."
  • 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. "
  • 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. "
  • 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. "
  • 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"
  • Kristin c.
    "Like: many dog owners and they are friendly Not like: no sidewalks on roads where cars drive very fast"
  • 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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205 E Jay St #205, Ithaca, NY 14850 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,660 sqft townhouse. This property is not currently available for sale. The current Trulia Estimate for 205 E Jay St #205 is $516,300.