Building a Better Community


About Modern Living Rentals


At Modern Living Rentals, we believe great living should be within reach. We specialize in transforming distressed properties in prime locations into thoughtfully renovated, beautifully maintained homes—places where comfort, design, and safety meet.


With an expert in-house team, we reimagine each space with purpose, bringing properties up to modern safety standards and creating environments that feel like home from the moment you walk in. Whether you're staying for a season or for years, we make sure every detail supports a seamless living experience.


Our commitment doesn’t stop at development. Through accessible and dependable property management, we ensure every residence continues to meet the highest standards. When you rent with Modern Living Rentals, you're choosing quality living in Ithaca’s most desirable neighborhoods—without the premium price tag.


Our Vision


Our vision is to redefine modern housing through innovation, integrity, and impact. We are building more than real estate—we're shaping communities and creating a brand legacy grounded in excellence.

We strive to:


  • Set the standard - developing, owning, and managing best-in-class properties throughout our markets.
  • Elevate our impact - delivering meaningful social and economic benefits to the communities we serve.
  • Scale with purpose - investing in infrastructure that enhances quality and drives long-term value
  • Foundations you can trust - maintaining a reputation built on consistency and care
  • Cultivate collaboration - forging strong, lasting relationships with our tenants, contractors, tradespeople, city officials, and community leaders who share our vision.
  • Deliver opportunity - creating proven, repeatable models that ensure sustainable growth and ongoing success for our stakeholders.