Student Housing near Cornell University

Cornell University is a private Ivy League research university nestled in Ithaca, New York, USA, as well as one of the only three land-grant universities in the United States. Since founded in 1865, Cornell University has been a co-educational and nonsectarian institution. The main campus of Cornell University, Ithaca campus, is organized into eight undergraduate colleges and seven graduate divisions. In addition to the Ithaca campus, Cornell also administers three campuses, including the Weill Medical College and Cornell Tech in New York City, as well as the branch of Weill Cornell Medical College set in Education City in Al Rayyan, Qatar. Cornell University offers more than 4,000 courses across 100 academic departments. Moreover, each college and academic division in Cornell University has near autonomy in defining its respective admission standards and academic curriculum. The popular majors in Cornell are Computer and Information Sciences; Business,Management, Marketing; Engineering; Agricultural; Social Sciences; Physical Sciences; Architecture, and more. Additionally, Cornell also provides over 1,100 student organization for undergraduates. No matter your interest are music, sports, or travel, there is a suitable student club or organization for you.

uhomes.com suggests students studying in Cornell University, especially the incoming students, to start searching student housing as early as possible, ideally in May or earlier, to secure your ideal Cornell University housing options before the start of the academic year in September. Earlier to begin finding Cornell apartments, better chance to rent an ideal one.

Searching the satisfied Cornell University housing can be a significant concern for the students who want to balance the cost, convenience and living quality. The Cornell University dorms, from private apartments to shared flats, vary in characteristics. With over 24 Cornell off-campus housing, uhomes.com is dedicated to provide comfort, convenience, safety and affordable price for each students. For your convenience, we list some recommended housing near Cornell University for your consideration:

1. Auden Ithaca
2. Lux Ithaca
3. College Townhouse
4. Collegetown Center
5. City Centre Ithaca
6. Cayuga Lofts
7. Collegetown Terrace Apartments
8. LOFTS Ithaca

For Cornell University students, there are numerous neighborhoods around Cornell campus, containing more or less Cornell University housing. However, what are the great neighborhoods for students to find the most suitable Cornell University dorms? Here we list some best neighborhoods for Cornell off-campus housing:

1. Collegetown: Collegetown is the popular neighborhood for students to find the off-campus Cornell University housing. Collegetown, located at the southwest end, is the closest neighborhood to the Cornell campus. Aside from the convenient transport, numerous nearby restaurants, shops, and other amenities also drive up the rents of Cornell University off campus housing in Collegetown, but bring a high-quality life experience for students living here.
2. Fall Creek: Fall Creek is a beloved neighborhood among graduate students to rent the Cornell University apartments. It is located down the hill from Cornell, about a 15-minute bus ride away. It is close to the Commons area with restaurants, groceries, shops, and other recreations.
3. East Hill: East Hill is another popular option for students to explore the Cornell off-campus housing, suited about a 15-30 minute walk or 15-minute bus ride from the Engineering Quad. There are many newer buildings with amenities like in-unit laundry and dishwashers in East Hill, while those are less common in Fall Creek.
4. Cayuga Heights: Cayuga Heights is a more upscale, residential, and quieter suburb for students to find Cornell University housing. Moreover, many Cornell faculty prefer to searching Cornell apartments in Cayuga Heights. There are small apartment complexes and houses for rent, but it is not within walking distance of the Cornell campus. Surrounding amenities like big supermarkets, shops, fine restaurants are accessible by bus or car.

uhomes.com is familiar to the above areas and also offers many Cornell University housing there. If you are planning to find Cornell apartments in those popular neighborhoods, you can feel free to contact us for more information.

Are you looking for cheap Cornell University housing? Finding a cost-effective apartments near Cornell University is a chore, especially the Cornell housing with convenient transport and abundant recreation options nearby. However, uhomes.com is able to help you explore and find the Cornell University off-campus housing which can not only cater you requirements and preferences, but also help you save your time and budgets. Here are some cheap Cornell University apartments for your consideration:

1. Collegetown Terrace Apartments: start from $600 per month/person
2. Auden Ithaca: start from $829 per month/person
3. Fairview Ithaca: start from $ 1,000 per month/person
4. Commons West: start from $1,145 per month/person
5. Lux Ithaca: start from $1,350 per month/person
6. Lakeside Vista: start from $1,244 per month/person

Want to enjoy the convenience when moving into the Cornell University housing? You can find the fully furnished or semi-furnished apartments near Cornell University to enjoy the comfortable, easy living. Come and browse some popular furnished Cornell off-campus housing via uhomes.com as follows to find your cozy apartments in Ithaca NY near Cornell University:

1. Fairview Ithaca
2. Lux Ithaca
3. Collegetown Terrace Apartments
4. Commons West
5. College Townhouse
6. Maplewood Apartments
7. Collegetown Center

Cornell cost of living is influenced by various factors, like Cornell housing cost, individual preferences, spending habits and personal lifestyles. The estimated expenses for incoming Cornell University students are as follow:

1. Cornell Housing Cost:
   Cornell University Dorms Cost: $565 to $1,300 per month
   Cornell University Off-Campus Housing Cost: $600 - $3,000 per month
   Whether you need cheap Cornell housing or want it luxury, uhomes.com is your source for the best Cornell University off-campus housing.
2. Tuition:
   The Cornell University tuition for undergraduates of NY residents is around $46,050 per academic year, while for the undergraduates of non-NY residents, Cornell cost is around $68,380.
   For postgraduate, the cost for Cornell University per year is range from $20,000 to $30,000.
3. Food:
   Groceries: $50 - $140 per week
   Dining out: $10 - $80 per meal
4. Entertainment:
   Movie Tickets: $12 - $20 per ticket
   Other entertainment expenses: $45 - $300 per month
5. Transportation:
   Public transportation: $17.5 - $90 per month
   Uber/Lyft rides: $70 - $200 per week
6. Miscellaneous:
   Books and supplies: $1,000 - $1,500 per year
   Personal expenses: $100 - $800 per month

As a Cornell student, understanding the Cornell University transportation system and local public transport can help you save travel time and enhance the life experience. Here is a guide of Cornell University transportation for you to help you get around the campus of Cornell University and the city of Ithaca efficiently.

1. Tompkins Consolidated Area Transit (TCAT) Bus: For Cornell students, bus fare is free for the first year. After the first year, all Cornell students can get free, unlimited rides on TCAT buses after 6pm on weekdays and anytime on weekends. Besides, students can also purchase discounted bus passes. Also, Cornell University provides free and unlimited TCAT bus rides for all Cornell employees (including temporary and affiliate staff) and retirees at anytime. Employees just need to swipe their Cornell ID card when boarding. There are several major TCAT bus routes that serve the Cornell campus, including routes 10, 15, 30, and 32, as well as the campus-specific routes like 82, 83, 81, and the 90 series.
2. Campus-to-Campus (C2C) Bus: Cornell University operates an express bus service between the Ithaca campus and Cornell's New York City locations. The C2C bus runs several times a day, seven days a week year-round (except holidays), and offers amenities such as snacks and on-board WiFi.
3. Ithaca Bikeshare: Riding a bike is a another fun and popular way to get around Ithaca. Whether you are going to work, attend classes, meet friends for dining, or explore Ithaca, Ithaca Bikeshare also offers a convenient and healthy way to experience the city you love.
   Starting Price: $1.50 to unlock the bike and 25-cents per minute for use (plus tax).
   A Day Pass: $25 plus tax for 2 hours of ride time in a 24-hour period and another 25-cents per minute for more than 2 hours. (no unlock fees)
   Annual Membership: $185 per year plus tax for 45 minutes of ride time per day, and another 25-cents per minute for more than 45 minutes a day. (no unlock fees)
4. Rideshare: Services like Uber and Lyft are also widely used among the students, as the rideshare can not only arrive the destination fast, but also save the budgets for students.
5. Walking: Walking along the city can enjoy the incredible city views and feel the unique atmosphere of Ithaca.

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As Cornell University students, by taking the convenient public transportation, you can easily access to the tourist attractions around Cornell campus. We list some popular tourist attractions close to Cornell University Ithaca NY USA as follow:

1. Cornell Botanic Gardens
2. Ithaca Waterfalls
3. Cayuga Lake
4. Taughannock Falls State Park
5. Museum of the Earth
6. Robert Treman State Park
7. Cascadilla Gorge Trail
8. Ithaca Farmers Market
9. Ports of New York Winery
10. Sciencenter

uhomes.com also offers many Cornell University housing near the above tourist attractions. If you are eager to rent Cornell dorms close to those attractions and recreation areas, you can directly contact us.

Lux Ithaca, Auden Ithaca, College Townhouse, City Centre Ithaca, and Collegetown Center are the most popular Cornell University housing. However, different people may hold a variety of views according to the different evaluation criteria.

The popular room types of Ithaca apartments near Cornell are studio, 1B, 2B and 3B. uhomes.com provides the Cornell University off-campus housing with those popular room types at an cheap price. Moreover, we also provide Cornell apts with other room types, like single rooms and more. We list some apartments near Cornell University Ithaca with the popular room types as follows:

• Single rooms in the housing near Cornell: Lux Ithaca, and Auden Ithaca
• Studio: College Townhouse, and City Centre Ithaca
• 1 bedroom Cornell apartments: Collegetown Center, and The Coda on Crouse
• 2 bedroom Cornell apartments: Collegetown Terrace Apartments, and 901 Western
• 3 bedroom Cornell apartments: 535 Westcott Street

Not only that, if you have other preferences when finding the Cornell University housing, like fully furnished or semi-furnished apartments, pet-friendly apartments, smoke-free apartments, close to bus stops, near parks, and much more, you can directly contact uhomes.com. Our experts are delicate to help you find your dream apartments near Cornell University.

Collegetown, Fall Creek, East Hill, and Cayuga Heights are the most popular neighborhoods that Cornell students prefer to living when searching the Cornell University housing.
If you plan to find the Cornell apartments in the above areas, you can come and contact uhome.com. We are ready for assisting you.

We provide the answer with Yes, because uhomes.com offers apartments near Cornell University with the friendly budget. People usually think that the Cornell University dorms prices are lower than that of the houses for rent near Cornell University. However, if you browse your Cornell University housing options via uhomes.com, you will get a cost-effective Cornell off campus housing which is cheaper than Cornell University dormitories.

Yes, Cornell University provide a wide range of Cornell dorms for eligible undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The first-year and second-year students are required to live in the Cornell University dormitories. However, if you are already the junior, senior or graduates, and plan to find the off-campus Cornell University housing, you can directly contact uhomes.com to expend your options on searching apartments in Ithaca NY near Cornell University.

Around 45% of the students prefer choosing the Cornell off campus housing to enjoy the off-campus living, while about 55% of the students live in Cornell dorms, learning from people who bring rich experiences, perspectives, and interests.