Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

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Cornell University - Ithaca, NY

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A private university with a public mission

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Cornell University is full of the unexpected. An impressive, traditional college campus whose architecture is usurped by its surrounding natural beauty. A privately endowed research university and a partner of the State University of New York. A federal land grant institution and an Ivy League University. It’s all in the revolutionary spirit which founded Cornell University in 1865. Cornell encourages the pursuit of unpredicted lines of thinking in order to effect change on local and international scales, while prioritizing public engagement.

A variety of apartments, townhomes, and houses are all available for rent near Cornell. Neighborhoods convenient to campus include Collegetown, Ithaca Commons, and Cayuga Heights.

You can visit the Cornell Botanic Gardens, Johnson Museum of Art, and Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts while you’re on campus. When you’re missing the bustle of city life, you can drive to Syracuse in under an hour or take one of the frequent buses to New York City for a day trip.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Ithaca, NY is $1,713 for a studio, $1,877 for one bedroom, $2,074 for two bedrooms, and $2,348 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ithaca has increased by 2.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 447 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,713/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 677 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,877/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 961 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,074/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,164 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,348/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

60

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

58

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Northeast Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

385 Students

8
out of 10

South Hill School

Public

Grades PK-5

380 Students

6
out of 10

Fall Creek Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

232 Students

6
out of 10

Belle Sherman School

Public

Grades PK-5

307 Students

5
out of 10

Cayuga Heights Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

303 Students

5
out of 10

Boynton Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

526 Students

5
out of 10

Dewitt Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

478 Students

4
out of 10

Tompkins Seneca Tioga Boces

Public

Grades 1-12

293 Students

Rating Unavailable

Ithaca Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,341 Students

8
out of 10

Tompkins Seneca Tioga Boces

Public

Grades 1-12

293 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Cornell Plantations
  • Fuertes Observatory
  • Newman Arboretum
  • Sciencenter
  • Sapsucker Woods Sanctuary

Airports

  • Ithaca Tompkins International
  • Elmira/Corning Regional

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