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REVIEWS AND ADVICE
FROM CURRENT STUDENTS
CORNELL LAW SCHOOL
HOUSING GUIDE
2022
HOUSING DATA TOP PROPERTIES
NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED LANDLORD INFO
APARTMENT RATINGS RENTER RESOURCES
Intelligent Apartment Search
TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING THE MOST OUT OF THE GUIDE
Start with the Housing Facts section. This section
should help you determine the type of apartment you'd
4 HOUSING FACTS like to live in and how much you should expect to pay
Our data on housing in rent.
Read about different neighborhoods and narrow down
your search to parts of the city that you like most.
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7 NEIGHBORHOODS OVERVIEW
Most popular neighborhoods for Cornell Visit VeryApt.com to read reviews, get pricing, and set
Law students up appointments for the apartments you like most.
8 Belle Sherman
10 East Hill
11 Downtown ABOUT THE DATA IN THIS GUIDE
12 Central Business Dist. All of the data in this guide are based on feedback from real
renters in Ithaca. We asked students to rate their apartments on
a scale of 1-10 across six categories:
14 DATA TABLE
Compiled from Cornell Law student
reviews
16 APARTMENT RATINGS
Top apartments, based on the feedback
of Cornell Law students
Overall Value Management
16 Most Popular
17 Highest Rated
18 Best for Amenities
19 Best for Value
Amenities Location Safety
Based on their feedback, we compiled a list of the best apartment
buildings for Cornell Law students. If you are interested in
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Where Cornell Law students live Who Cornell Law students live
with
40% Belle Sherman
25% East Hill 60% Alone
15% Downtown Ithaca 15% Spouse/partner
15% Central Business 25% Roommate
District (excluding spouse/
5% Other partner)
22% of Cornell Law students live with pets
What type of properties Cornell What size residences Cornell
Law students live in Law students live in
45% Large property (50+ 25% Studios or efficiences
units)
40% One bedrooms
30% Small property (2-9
units) 25% Two bedrooms
25% Mid-size property 10% Three or more
(20-49 units) bedrooms
Distribution of property ratings Average rent by apartment size
$1,260
STUDIO
$1,398
1BR
$1,480
2BR
20% 20% 30% 30% $2,500
3BR
0 - 6.9 7 - 7.9 8 - 8.9 9+
Rent versus own Commute methods
95%
Rent
5%
Own
55% 25% 20%
Walking Public Driving
Transit
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ITHACA NEIGHBORHOODS EXPLAINED
An overview of the most popular neighborhoods for Cornell Law students
1 Collegetown/ Belle 2 East Hill
Sherman Other Neighborhoods
40% of Cornell Law students 25% of Cornell Law students less than 5% each
Collegetown and Belle Sherman are the East Hill is a laid back neighborhood
two most popular neighborhoods for nestled between downtown and 6 West End (West Hill)
Cornell Law students. The overlapping collegetown. It's pretty quiet here, so
and bustling social scenes + super easy students can enjoy the peaceful nature
commute to class are among the few of the neighborhood while not being too 7 Fall Creek
reasons why. far away from most social gatherings.
8 Cornell Heights
3 Downtown Ithaca 4 Central Business Dist. 9 Northeast
15% of Cornell Law students 15% of Cornell Law students
Downtown is Ithaca's center for It is popular among working
shopping, dining, and nightlife. There's professionals and young adults who
always something going on here, but the want the shortest commute possible to
cost of living tends to be a bit higher. work. Life in the busy part of the city is
also convenient food-wise. There are
plenty of restaurants and bars to choose
from that line the streets of the town.
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Belle Sherman
Peaceful, Charming, and Scenic
ABOUT BELLE SHERMAN
Young professionals and families are
constantly moving into this peaceful and
quaint part of town. It's very laid back and
relaxing, making it ideal for those who don't
want to live near the bar & restaurant scene.
Cornell University lies right by Belle Sherman,
making it an easy commute for graduate
students.
Quaint Central Location
Walkable Coffee Shops
MEDIAN RENTS IN BELLE SHERMAN
$900 $1,400 $2,000
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT BELLE SHERMAN
Review by Cornell Student CT TERRACE Review by Cornell Student CT TERRACE
Most residents in the neighborhood are other Cornell Collegetown/Belle Sherman is pretty centralized, at a
students, so is great in terms of safety. walkable distance from all the other neighborhoods my
classmates live and the places we go. If you cannot
catch a ride somewhere or cannot drive, you can feel
free to walk there. Catching an Uber is also very easy.
The Uber drivers have passed through here enough to
know where to find you.
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East Hill
Quiet and Conveniently Located
ABOUT EAST HILL
East Hill is a great neighborhood to consider
for those wanting to live close to campus but in
a more secluded and residential neighborhood.
You won't find much nightlife here, so the area
tends to stay quiet. That said, it's not very far
from some of the more social neighborhoods
so you won't 'miss out' by living here.
Relaxing Great location
Easy walk to class Quiet Hilly
MEDIAN RENTS IN EAST HILL
$1,000 $1,300 $1,800
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT EAST HILL
Review by Cornell Student HOUSE Review by Cornell Student 440 E BUFFALO ST
Super easy to get to classes which is the best part of the Compared to other places in Ithaca, this is a more quiet
neighborhood. It doesn't have much night life but it neighborhood for those that don't want to be involved in
perfect for somebody who wants something less busy. all the action. Very happy so far living here with my wife.
10Downtown
Enjoy Ithaca's restaurants, bars, and shops
ABOUT DOWNTOWN
Downtown is Ithaca's hub for dining, shopping,
nightlife, and entertainment. There's a solid
amount of graduate students who live in a
selection of luxury apartment buildings in
Downtown. The walk to class is a bit longer,
but students can speed up the commute by
taking the TCAT (usually Route 10).
Entertainment Nightlife
Vibrant Walkable Fun
MEDIAN RENTS IN DOWNTOWN
$1,300 $1,600 $2,200
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT DOWNTOWN
Review by Cornell Student CAYUGA PLACE Review by Cornell Student CAYUGA PLACE
Walking accessible to many places. There are a lot of I like being downtown because I'm close to restaurants
festivals and events held during the fall/spring which and events in the Commons (like Apple Fest). Feels
can be both good and bad. Good is that these events more like an adult place to live vs. Collegetown.
bring in delicious food and unique experience. Bad is
that there will be heavy foot traffic and some noises
during the day.
11Central Business Dist.
Hustle and Bustle
ABOUT CENTRAL BUSINESS DIST.
Students who choose to live in the Central
Business District of Ithaca are typically excited
about being in the most bustling part of town.
There's no shortage of cafes, restaurants, etc.
and it's extremely walk-able. On the flip side,
expect a somewhat longer commute to class.
Populated Access to Transit
Restaurants and Bars Activities
MEDIAN RENTS IN CENTRAL BUSINESS DIST.
$1,200 $1,350 $1,750
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom
WHAT RESIDENTS THINK ABOUT CENTRAL BUSINESS DIST.
Review by Cornell Student CITY CENTRE Review by Cornell Student CENTER ITHACA
The neighborhood is great. You are next to the majority Everything around. Quick access to transport, grocery,
of restaurants in Ithaca. The location is also 2 blocks restaurants, and bars.
away from two different main bus stops to campus.
Additionally, if you prefer to walk, it takes about 20-30
minutes and you can take a beautiful easy hike up
Cascadilla which is a great way to take in Ithaca's
beautiful waterfalls and scenery on your way to campus.
12APARTMENT KEY
Excellent for a category
RATINGS
•••• $$$$ $1650+ per renter
••• Great $$$ $1260- $1649
•• Average $$ $1110- $1259
• Below average $ < $1110
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140 Seneca Way Apt 9.8 $$$ •••• •••• •• •• ••••
312 College Avenue Apt 7.1 $$$ •• ••• •• •••• ••••
409 College Ave. Apt 7.8 $$$ •• •••• ••• •••• ••••
426 E Buffalo St Apt 9.0 $ ••• •• •••• •• •••
504 Stewart Ave Condo 7.0 $$ •• •• •• •• ••
Candlewyck Park Apartments Apt 8.4 $ •••• •• •••• •• •••
Carriage House Apartments Apt 7.6 $$ •• •• •••• •• •••
Cayuga Place Apt 8.0 $$$ ••• ••• ••• ••• ••
Center Ithaca Apt 8.4 $$ •••• ••• •••• •••• ••
City Centre Apt 8.5 $$$ ••• •••• •• •••• •••
Collegetown Center Apt 7.8 $$$$ ••• •••• •• ••• ••••
Collegetown Terrace Apt 9.1 $$$ •••• ••• ••• •••• •••
Commons West Apt 7.1 $$ ••• •• •• ••• ••
East Pointe Apartments Apt 9.3 $$$ •••• •••• •• •• ••••
Eddygate Park Apt 7.0 $$$$ •• •• •• ••• ••
Fairview Apt 7.1 $$$ •• •• •• •• ••
Gaslight Village Apartments Apt 8.2 $ •• •• ••• •• ••
Hasbrouck Apartments Apt 8.1 $$ ••• •••• •••• ••• ••
Lofts @ Six Mile Creek Apt 9.9 $$$$ ••• ••• •• •••• ••••
North Wood Apartments Apt 8.1 $ •••• •• •••• •• ••
Quarry Arms Apt 7.6 $$ •• •• ••• ••• ••
The Commons Studios Condo 7.0 $$ •••• ••• ••• •••• ••
Triphammer Apartments Apt 8.5 $$ •••• •••• •••• ••• ••••
University Park Apartments Apt 7.9 $ •• •••• ••• •• •••
Westview Terrace Apt 8.7 $$ ••• •• •••• ••• ••
*** Some buildings with fewer than 3 reviews are included above because of high ratings but do not appear in the top 10 lists.
14MOST 1 st
COLLEGETOWN TERRACE
Belle Sherman, 115 S Quarry St
$$$ 15+
PEOPLE
POPULAR
Buildings with the most Cornell Law students
READ MORE REVIEWS AT VERYAPT.COM
Review by Cornell Law Student
What students typically look for: “It's close to the school, there is a shuttle that takes you to
campus. It's a very convenient place. There are many study
rooms in the buildings as well.”
Excellent location
2 nd
Reasonably-priced CARRIAGE HOUSE APARTMENTS 10+
apartments Northeast Ithaca
$$ PEOPLE
Solid amenities
Review by Cornell Law Student
“The apartment is beautiful, spacious, and located in a quiet,
suburban area with woods and gardens nearby. The property is
also on a 30/31/32 bus line, which is very convenient for getting
to school. The distance from the school can be a bit difficult at
times, as the bus only runs until 9 pm and the walk is too far for
most days (about 45 mins - 1 hour). There is ample parking. The
buildings are on the older side, but I have not experienced
significant problems.”
3 rd
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR CITY CENTRE $$$ 7+
PEOPLE
Central Business District, 301 E State St
$1,260 $1,395 $1,480 $2,500
TOP 5
COLLEGETOWN
1st
TERRACE 15+ PEOPLE
Review by Cornell Law Student
CARRIAGE HOUSE
2nd
APARTMENTS 10+ PEOPLE “Love living in the apartment. Beautiful building, location, and
amenities.”
3rd CITY CENTRE 7+ PEOPLE
COLLEGETOWN
4th
CENTER 5+ PEOPLE
5th 312 COLLEGE AVENUE 3+ PEOPLE
16HIGHEST 1 st
LOFTS @ SIX MILE CREEK $$$$
Central Business District
9.9
OVERALL
RATED
RATING
Buildings with the best overall ratings
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Review by Cornell Law Student
What the highest-rated properties typically offer: “I've really loved living in this building. Prior to the 2br I live in
with my partner, I lived in a studio+ apartment in the same
building. I've had a great experience in both. The apartment
complex is behind the Green St. bus stop and very convenient. It
is expensive but it is a very pleasant place to live and I have
High-end amenities found management to be very responsive and kind. Would
absolutely recommend this building to anyone interested!”
Close proximity to work/
school
Nearby stores/grocery
2 nd
140 SENECA WAY $$$ 9.8
OVERALL
Excellent management Central Business District, 140 Seneca Way RATING
Review by Cornell Law Student
“Not furnished. Very nice though. Not inundated with the law
school community: pros and cons.”
3 rd
EAST POINTE APARTMENTS 9.3
Ithaca, 40 Bomax Dr
$$$ OVERALL
RATING
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR
$1,460 $1,595 $1,680 $2,700
TOP 5
LOFTS @ SIX MILE
1st
CREEK 9.9 OVERALL
RATING Review by Cornell Law Student
“Beautiful, quiet, dog park”
2nd 140 SENECA WAY 9.8 OVERALL
RATING
EAST POINTE
3rd
APARTMENTS 9.3 OVERALL
RATING
4th 426 E BUFFALO ST 9.0 OVERALL
RATING
5th WESTVIEW TERRACE 8.7 OVERALL
RATING
17BEST FOR 1 st
EAST POINTE APARTMENTS
Ithaca
$$$ 9.7
AMENITY
AMENITIES
RATING
Highest-rated properties for amenities
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Review by Cornell Law Student
What top amenity properties typically offer: “East Pointe Apartments (EPA) are excellent choice. Safe,
modern and friendly community. Bus 32 and 37 are accessible,
however, nothing after 7 PM. Living near the airport is ok given
that Ithaca's airport is very small and the number of flights per
week is countable by hand. The major drawback of EPA is the
Great common spaces price. Although well deserved, its prices are higher than most of
the non-downtown-based competitors.”
Convenient location
Excellent management
2 nd
Newer construction 409 COLLEGE AVE. $$$ 9.3
AMENITY
Collegetown, 409 College Ave RATING
Review by Cornell Law Student
“Pro - -Location - The building is a 3 min walk from the law
school and located in Collegetown for food, groceries, bus stop,
etc. There's a convenience store (7/11) right below the building
that is also open late. - Fully Furnished with TV, sofas, wifi, etc. - -
Place was brand new. Everything was unused and just
constructed in 2021 Con - -Lots of sunlight from windows, but
they do not open."
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR
$1,660 $1,795 $1,880 $2,900 3 rd
COLLEGETOWN CENTER $$$$ 9.0
AMENITY
Collegetown, 151 Dryden Rd
TOP 5
RATING
EAST POINTE
1st
APARTMENTS 9.7 AMENITY
RATING
2nd 409 COLLEGE AVE. 9.3 AMENITY
RATING
Review by Cornell Law Student
COLLEGETOWN “Fantastic studio apartment in a great location. Modern
3rd
CENTER 9.0 AMENITY
RATING apartment in a nice building with a doorkeeper. Landlord is
extremely responsive. Collegetown can be loud on Saturday
nights when it is still warm outside but building itself is very
quiet with thick walls. Rent is expensive but worth it.”
4th CITY CENTRE 8.7 AMENITY
RATING
UNIVERSITY PARK
5th
APARTMENTS 8.5 AMENITY
RATING
18BEST FOR 1 st
CARRIAGE HOUSE APARTMENTS
Northeast Ithaca
$$ 9.7
VALUE
VALUE
RATING
Highest-rated properties for value
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Review by Cornell Law Student
What top value properties typically offer: “The apartment is beautiful, spacious, and located in a quiet,
suburban area with woods and gardens nearby. The property is
also on a 30/31/32 bus line, which is very convenient for getting
to school. The distance from the school can be a bit difficult at
times, as the bus only runs until 9 pm and the walk is too far for
Great price-to-space trade most days (about 45 mins - 1 hour). There is ample parking. The
off buildings are on the older side, but I have not experienced
significant problems.”
Good location
Solid amenities and basic 2 nd
features TRIPHAMMER APARTMENTS 9.6
Northeast Ithaca
$$ VALUE
RATING
Review by Cornell Law Student
“I like living at Triphammer. The apartments are spacious (I've
lived in both the one-bedroom and two-bedroom units). The
kitchens are pretty new and include a a new microwave, oven,
and dishwasher. For the two-bedroom units, there are in-unit
washer/dryers. The location is great: it is about a 15 minute bus
ride away from the law school (5-7 minutes by car), and it is
located right next to the best Korean mart in Ithaca. And the rent
Studio 1 BR 2 BR 3 BR is not terrible for Ithaca."
$1,060 $1,195 $1,280 $2,300
3 rd
WESTVIEW TERRACE 9.5
TOP 5 Cornell Heights
$$ VALUE
RATING
CARRIAGE HOUSE
1st
APARTMENTS 9.7 VALUE
RATING
TRIPHAMMER
2nd
APARTMENTS 9.6 VALUE
RATING
3rd WESTVIEW TERRACE 9.5 VALUE
RATING
Review by Cornell Law Student
“Management is responsive. Quiet neighbors and area. It’s a 30
minute walk to the law school through campus.”
CANDLEWYCK PARK
4th
APARTMENTS 9.4 VALUE
RATING
NORTH WOOD
5th
APARTMENTS 9.0 VALUE
RATING
19Townhomes
Smaller properties and how to find them
ABOUT TOWNHOMES
Townhomes are apartments in older
buildings, typically a few stories tall. They Finding a townhome
usually do not have a doorman, an elevator, Townhomes can be challenging to find because they tend to be
or many amenities, but can be cheaper and individually owned and do not have full time leasing managers.
more spacious than the apartment and
Townhome listings are typically available ~60 days in advance. You
condo units in high-rises.
can find a townhome by searching online listings, contacting a
WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER A TOWNHOME landlord directly, or by working with VeryApt's Concierge Team
who can help identify some options.
CHEAPER LARGER FLOOR PLANS
3+ BEDROOMS AVAILABLE MORE PRIVACY Preparing for a townhome search
Most Cornell Law students opt for larger properties in order to live
WHY YOU MAY WANT TO AVOID A TOWNHOME closer to other students and simplify the housing search. That said,
there are plenty of wonderful townhomes - be prepared to visit
NO DOORMAN LESS CONVENIENT LOCATIONS more properties to find that perfect home, carefully examine the
OLDER CONSTRUCTION LIMITED AMENITIES
pros/cons, and move quickly if you find a unit you love.
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TIPS AND ADVICE
Reliable Landlords Noise and Neighbors Lease Terms
Check online reviews and talk to Sounds often travel well through Leases with independent landlords
previous tenants to find out about townhomes and you can easily be are negotiable. Check your lease for
your landlord. Look for one that disturbed by barking dogs, music, or restrictions on sub-letters and visitor
responds quickly to maintenance construction. Check out the policies. You may be able to avoid a
requests and has a history of surrounding area to get a sense for rent increase by locking in a longer
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