Other Housing Near Cornell University
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Urban Ithaca Real Estate
Ithaca, NY0.5 mi to campus
5.0 (31 reviews)
Urban Ithaca Real Estate offers student housing in Ithaca, NY with fully furnished units featuring full kitchens, granite countertops, and dishwashers. The property includes a fitness center, controlled access, bike storage, cable TV, and a convenience store on-site.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
The Student Agencies Building
Ithaca, NY0.4 mi to campus
4.0 (21 reviews)
The Student Agencies Building is a fully furnished apartment community in Ithaca, NY, featuring a full kitchen with dishwasher, granite countertops, and high ceilings in each unit. Residents enjoy access to amenities including a fitness center, community lounge, convenience store, high-speed internet, cable TV, air conditioning, and heating, along with controlled access entry and elevator service.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Tv
Cayuga Lofts
Ithaca, NY1.0 mi to campus
5.0 (10 reviews)
Cayuga Lofts is an apartment community in Ithaca, NY offering units with air conditioning, heating, and in-unit washer dryer. The community features amenities including a courtyard, controlled access, elevator access, and full kitchens equipped with dishwashers, garbage disposals, and granite countertops, along with hardwood floors and carpeting throughout.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
312 College Avenue
Ithaca, NY0.5 mi to campus
4.0 (23 reviews)
312 College Avenue is a furnished apartment community in Ithaca, NY offering amenities including a fitness center, full kitchen with dishwasher, air conditioning, and cable TV. Residents have access to a business center, community lounge, conference room, bike storage, and controlled access entry.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
The Ithacan Residences
Ithaca, NY0.9 mi to campus
3.0 (29 reviews)
The Ithacan Residences is a student housing community in Ithaca, NY offering fully furnished apartments with full kitchens, dishwashers, and freezers. The property features air conditioning, hardwood floors, granite countertops, a fitness center, community lounge, bike storage, controlled access, an elevator, EV charging, and outdoor amenities including a balcony patio and BBQ grill.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
Dryden South Collegetown
Ithaca, NY0.4 mi to campus
5.0 (20 reviews)
Dryden South Collegetown is an apartment community located in Ithaca, NY, offering fully furnished units with air conditioning and heating. The community features amenities including a fitness center, bike storage, laundry facilities, high-speed internet, and an elevator, along with modern finishes such as granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and tile floors.
- Air Conditioning
- Bike Storage
- Dishwasher
Campus Hill Apartments
Ithaca, NY0.4 mi to campus
5.0 (3 reviews)
Campus Hill Apartments is a furnished apartment community in Ithaca, NY offering a full range of amenities for student living. Units feature air conditioning, heating, full kitchens with appliances, hardwood floors and carpet, balcony patios, and fireplaces, with high-speed internet and laundry facilities available.
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
- Carpet
Wait Terrace
Ithaca, NY0.5 mi to campus
5.0 (1 review)
Wait Terrace is a student housing property in Ithaca, NY offering fully furnished units with a full kitchen, in-unit washer dryer, and high-speed internet. The building features common areas including a community lounge, with amenities such as air conditioning, heating, cable TV, and hardwood or carpet flooring throughout.
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Tv
- Carpet
Collegetown Terrace Apartments
Ithaca, NY0.7 mi to campus
3.0 (30 reviews)
Collegetown Terrace Apartments is a furnished apartment community in Ithaca, NY, offering units with full kitchens including dishwashers and garbage disposals, granite countertops, and in-unit washer dryer. The community features air conditioning and heating, high-speed internet, controlled access, an elevator, a fitness center, and a community lounge.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Air Conditioning
- Carpet
The Outlook Apartments
Ithaca, NY1.4 mi to campus
4.0 (8 reviews)
The Outlook Apartments is a fully furnished apartment community in Ithaca, NY, offering a complete kitchen with dishwasher and freezer, air conditioning, and private balcony patios. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, game room, community lounge, courtyard, controlled access entry, and BBQ grill facilities.
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony/Patio
North Wood Apartments
Ithaca, NY2.8 mi to campus
5.0 (21 reviews)
North Wood Apartments is an apartment community in Ithaca, NY offering in-unit washer and dryer, a full kitchen with dishwasher, and high-speed internet. The community features a fitness center, bike storage, EV charging, and outdoor space including a courtyard and balcony patios.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
Cornell Center for Jewish Living
Ithaca, NY0.3 mi to campus
5.0 (2 reviews)
Cornell Center for Jewish Living is a smoke-free student housing community in Ithaca, NY offering fully furnished units with in-unit washer dryer and full kitchen facilities. Amenities include a community lounge, cable TV, heating, and window blinds.
- Cable Tv
- Carpet
- Lounge
Cornell House of Prayer
Ithaca, NY0.5 mi to campus
5.0 (1 review)
Cornell House of Prayer is student housing located in Ithaca, NY, offering furnished spaces with essential amenities including cable TV, dishwasher, hardwood floors, laundry facilities, microwave, range oven, refrigerator, and storage.
- Cable Tv
- Dishwasher
- Hardwood Floors
Wait Avenue Cooperative
Ithaca, NY0.5 mi to campus
Wait Avenue Cooperative is a student housing option in Ithaca, NY, offering fully furnished units with a full kitchen, in-unit washer dryer, and high-speed internet. The property features amenities including air conditioning, heating, hardwood floors, high ceilings, a community lounge, and cable TV.
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Tv
- Carpet
Fairview Apartments
Ithaca, NY0.6 mi to campus
2.0 (19 reviews)
Fairview Apartments is a furnished apartment community in Ithaca, NY offering units with full kitchens, dishwashers, air conditioning, and balcony patios. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, bike storage, business center, community lounge, cable TV, controlled access entry, elevator service, and a courtyard.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- 24hr Fitness
- Air Conditioning
Auden Ithaca
Ithaca, NY0.6 mi to campus
3.0 (42 reviews)
Auden Ithaca is a furnished apartment community in Ithaca, NY, featuring a full kitchen, hardwood floors, and granite countertops. Residents have access to a fitness center, laundry facilities, high-speed internet, cable TV, and a courtyard, with on-site management and a doorman concierge available. The community is pet friendly, offers individual leases, and includes package lockers for convenient mail and delivery management.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Cable Tv
- Courtyard
Stewart Little Co-op
Ithaca, NY0.5 mi to campus
4.0 (10 reviews)
Stewart Little Co-op is a student housing community in Ithaca, NY offering fully furnished units in a gated community. Amenities include air conditioning, heating, high-speed internet, in-unit washer dryer, and dishwasher.
- Air Conditioning
- Dishwasher
- Furnished
University Park Apartments
Ithaca, NY2.3 mi to campus
3.0 (36 reviews)
University Park Apartments is an apartment community located in Ithaca, NY, offering fully furnished units with in-unit washer dryer and a range of amenities including air conditioning, heating, high-speed internet, and cable TV. Residents have access to community spaces such as a fitness center, clubhouse, community lounge, and conference room, along with convenient features like dishwasher, garbage disposal, and laundry facilities.
- 24 7 Maintenance
- Air Conditioning
- Cable Tv
Flora Rose House
Ithaca, NY0.3 mi to campus
4.0 (12 reviews)
Flora Rose House is a student housing property located in Ithaca, NY.
William Keeton House
Ithaca, NY0.3 mi to campus
4.0 (12 reviews)
William Keeton House is a student housing property located in Ithaca, NY.
Living @ Cornell
Ithaca, NY0.7 mi to campus
5.0 (1 review)
Living @ Cornell is student housing located in Ithaca, NY, offering furnished apartments with cable TV, hardwood floors, and essential kitchen appliances including a range oven, microwave, and refrigerator. The property features laundry facilities, dishwashers, and storage space for resident use.
- Cable Tv
- Dishwasher
- Hardwood Floors
The Lofts at 201 College Ave
Ithaca, NY0.5 mi to campus
4.0 (26 reviews)
The Lofts at 201 College Ave is a student housing property located in Ithaca, NY. This loft-style residence offers accommodation for students in the area.
Clara Dickson Hall
Ithaca, NY0.6 mi to campus
4.0 (18 reviews)
Clara Dickson Hall is a student housing property located in Ithaca, NY.
Mews Hall
Ithaca, NY0.6 mi to campus
4.0 (10 reviews)
Mews Hall is a student housing property located in Ithaca, NY.
Hasbrouck Community Center
Ithaca, NY0.8 mi to campus
4.0 (17 reviews)
Hasbrouck Community Center is a student housing property located in Ithaca, NY.
Lakeside Vista
Ithaca, NY1.2 mi to campus
4.0 (17 reviews)
Lakeside Vista is a student housing property located in Ithaca, NY.
The Gem
Ithaca, NY0.5 mi to campus
The Gem is a smoke-free apartment community in Ithaca, NY, offering fully furnished units with in-unit washer dryer and dishwasher.
- Dishwasher
- Furnished
- W/D In Unit
Ithaca Renting Company
Ithaca, NY0.9 mi to campus
1.0 (5 reviews)
Student housing provided by Ithaca Renting Company located in Ithaca, NY.
Kimball Real Estate
Ithaca, NY1.4 mi to campus
3.0 (14 reviews)
Kimball Real Estate is a student housing property located in Ithaca, NY.
Circle Apartments
Ithaca, NY2.6 mi to campus
3.0 (11 reviews)
Circle Apartments is a student housing property located in Ithaca, NY. This residential community serves the student population in the area.
Find off-campus housing near Cornell University in Ithaca, NY
On-campus room and board: $19,428 per academic year (College Scorecard, 2024-25)
On-campus housing has room for 8,747 students (IPEDS 2023); undergraduate enrollment 15,995 (College Scorecard, 2024-25)
Cornell University at a Glance
Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education) · Retrieved October 2026
About Cornell University
Cornell University stands as an intellectually rigorous institution where innovation and tradition converge in the scenic Finger Lakes region. As a highly selective private research university, Cornell attracts ambitious graduate students and scholars pursuing advanced degrees across an expansive range of disciplines. The university's distinctive character stems from its land-grant heritage combined with Ivy League excellence, fostering a collaborative environment where groundbreaking research flourishes alongside mentorship and academic exploration.
Ithaca's vibrant cultural landscape enriches the student experience beyond the classroom. The city pulses with live music venues, galleries, theater productions, and local festivals that celebrate both established and emerging artists, creating a dynamic community where intellectual curiosity extends into the broader cultural sphere. The surrounding natural beauty—with gorges, waterfalls, and hiking trails—offers respite and recreation.
Living near campus means joining a thriving academic community where graduate students and faculty coexist in a walkable neighborhood filled with coffee shops, bookstores, and student-oriented amenities. The residential areas surrounding Cornell provide access to furnished apartments, shared housing, and modern student residences that cater to the needs of advanced degree candidates seeking convenient proximity to their departments and research facilities.
Quick Facts
- Institution Type
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Graduate
- Setting
- Small City
- Retention Rate
- 98%
- ACT Median
- 34
- Accreditor
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Classification
- R1 Doctoral University
Cost & Financial Aid
Annual tuition and estimated costs
Cornell University's location in a small city with a large student population means housing demand is high. Strategic planning and exploring various housing options can help you manage accommodation expenses effectively.
- ✓Consider living further from campus if you're comfortable with commuting, as housing options may vary in availability and terms depending on distance from the university.
- ✓Explore shared housing arrangements with roommates to split rental costs and utilities across multiple people.
- ✓Look into on-campus housing options early, as universities often offer various residential programs that may provide different value propositions than the private rental market.
- ✓Connect with other students and local housing resources through Cornell's official channels, as university housing offices frequently maintain listings and can provide guidance on navigating the local market.
Living Near Cornell University
Neighborhood Guide for Cornell University Students
Ithaca's compact downtown sits just beyond Cornell's hilltop campus, creating a vibrant college town atmosphere perfect for graduate students. The area blends natural beauty with urban convenience, offering a welcoming community feel despite the region's cold winters.
Popular Neighborhoods
The Collegetown area directly below campus buzzes with student life, featuring affordable housing options and easy campus access. Downtown Ithaca, centered around The Commons, offers a more established neighborhood vibe with independent shops and restaurants. Trumansburg Road provides quieter residential options while remaining accessible to campus.
Getting Around
Cornell's extensive bus system connects neighborhoods to campus at no cost to students. Walking and biking are viable during warmer months, with dedicated paths throughout the area. The compact layout makes most student neighborhoods quite accessible without a car.
Dining and Entertainment
The Commons hosts diverse restaurants, from casual cafes to upscale dining. Collegetown offers student-friendly options and late-night spots. The Ithaca Fall Festival and year-round farmers markets showcase local culture. Movie theaters, live music venues, and outdoor recreation at nearby gorges provide entertainment beyond campus.
Community Safety
Ithaca maintains a safe, welcoming environment with active neighborhood associations and community policing. The college town atmosphere fosters strong connections between residents and students, creating a supportive living experience.
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