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If you are looking for a professionally managed, beautiful and affordable rental property with all the amenities, you may just find your home right here with Better Housing. Take a few minutes to explore the links here. You may be closer to home than you think.


Juniper Manor and Juniper Manor 2: Just imagine a beautiful, tree-lined pathway, complete with flowers and benches leading up to a well maintained complex, full of friends. Welcome home... this is Juniper Manor.

Fountain Manor: Fountain Manor offers the serenity of country life while being just minutes from downtown Ithaca. Each of the 24 one-bedroom apartments has been designed with the special needs of seniors in mind, and all are clean and modern.

Newfield Garden Apartments: Newfield Garden Apartments offers the comforts of home while being just minutes from downtown Ithaca. Each of the 28 one bedroom apartments has been designed with the special needs of seniors in mind, and all are clean and modern.


Housing for Seniors and The Disabled   Housing for Families



For Seniors:

Property Name Income Limit Bedrooms Occupancy Availability
Juniper I $25,150 1 bdrm 1 person Waiting List
Juniper I $28,700 1 bdrm 2 persons Waiting List
Juniper I $28,700 2 bdrm 2 persons Waiting List
Juniper II $40,200 1 bdrm 1 person Waiting List
Juniper II $45,950 1 bdrm 2 persons Waiting List
Juniper II $45,950 2 bdrm 2 persons Waiting List
Newfield Gardens $45,700 1 bdrm 1 person Waiting List
Newfield Gardens $51,450 1 bdrm 2 persons Waiting List
Fountain Manor $45,700 1 bdrm 1 person Waiting List
Fountain Manor $51,450 1 bdrm 2 persons Waiting List



For Families:


83-85 Main Street, Trumansburg:

Type of units: 1 one bedroom apt, 2 two bedroom apts, 1 three bedroom apt

Rent: Approximately 30% adjusted annual income or established base rents which for 1 bedroom unit is $220, 2 bedroom units are $320, 3 bedroom unit is $704. Residents using the Housing Choice Voucher program are welcome in all units.

Utilities separate. Off-street parking and coin operated laundry provided. Located on bus route, and close to schools and Village shops, offices.

To Qualify:
All applicants must meet income qualifications:

1 bedroom or 2-bedroom units:

1 person - $25,150    2 people - $28,700    3 people - $32,300    4 people - $35,900

3 bedroom units:

1 person - $40,200    2 people - $45,950    3 people - $51,700    4 people - $57,450   
5 people - $62,050    6 people - $66,650

Because Better Housing strives to maintain stable, peaceful rental environments, each applicant must be willing to commit to an initial 1-year lease period, complete an application and provide solid references. A security deposit or DSS security letter is also required.

If you have questions or would like to receive an application, please contact us.