Escape the noise in this private, serene second-floor carriage house apartment. Tucked away in a quiet setting surrounded by beautiful gardens, mature woods, and direct access to scenic walking trails, this unique home offers the perfect balance of peaceful retreat and urban convenience.
Available starting September 1st, this space is absolutely perfect for a quiet professional, researcher, or academic looking for a clean, peaceful environment close to everything Ithaca has to offer.
Designed for optimal comfort and simplicity, the apartment features an open-concept living space and kitchen ideal for relaxing or working from home.
Location & Commute Perks:
Convenient Access: Located 2 miles from Downtown Ithaca,3 miles from Cornell.3.6 from Cayuga Medical Center.
Transit-Friendly: .4 mile to TCAT bus stop #145.
Parking: Dedicated parking space is included with the rental.
Nature at Your Doorstep: Enjoy immediate access to trails and wooded views right outside your entrance.
Lease Details:
Rent: $1,800/month.
Utilities: Rent covers the following utilities: heat, electric, water, and gas and trash/recycling removal; the apartment is wired for Spectrum services. Phone and internet not included.
Terms: 1-year lease. First and last month's rent required at signing.
Occupancy: Single occupancy only.
Policies: Strictly no pets and no smoking on the property.
Note: There is no washer/dryer on-site.
We are a retired elementary art teacher and a semi-retired energy analysis professional. Our lifestyle centers around health, sustainability, and the outdoors. We enjoy house projects, hiking, gardening, reading, and relaxing by campfires.
As passionate stewards of the environment, we actively compost and recycle, and we cultivate our own organic produce. Our property features designated garden space for those who share our interest in sustainable living.
If our property sounds like the right fit for your needs, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out via email to share a little about your background, as well as your current professional or academic situation.
Please see property description for full details (The rent includes the following utilities: heating, electric AC window unit, gas, and water. Internet and phone service is not included).
Apartment for rent
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$1,800/mo
Fees may apply
738 Elm Street Ext, # 2, Ithaca, NY 14850
1beds
750sqft
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Apartment
Available Tue Sep 1 2026
No pets
Window unit
None laundry
Wall furnace
What's special
Mature woods
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Wall Furnace
Cooling
- Window Unit
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Contact manager
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 750 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: Bicycle storage, Garden, Heating system: Wall, Internet not included in rent, Telephone not included in rent
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: No
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Ithaca
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 6/29/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,800$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 14850
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Beverly J Martin Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 2 mi
- 8/10Boynton Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.7 mi
- 9/10Ithaca Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
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