Collegetown Terrace

Responsive management, huge community, well-maintained social spaces and apartments, well-equipped gym, spacious fully-furnished apartments, good location - not the closest to campus or downtown but in the middle so it is an easy walk to both. The shuttle to campus is a big help, especially in winters (which are LONG).

The location is unmatched. Short walk from the commons and Collegetown. The gym is nearby and the shuttle provides you with a ride straight to campus. No complaints!

Convenient & cozy

Good enough

Some units are much better than others in the complex. Make sure to secure housing early. My unit is more dorm style with a small bedroom, then shared amenities including kitchen, bathroom, shower, etc.

Collegetown Terrace (CTT)'s strength is its location and gym facilities. It is located between collegetown and downtown, so you can walk to anywhere except for malls (Walgreen, Ithaca mall..). However, bus station is near the apartment and you can also use the shuttle. This place is good for students without cars! However, as many people mentioned, it has noise problem and the rent is quite expensive if you don't have roommates. Also, internet connection is weak.

CTT is in a great location and you are surrounded by so many of your classmates. However, there is a running joke that the apartments are a "prison cell", at least the 3b/3b. For example, the windows don't really open and are generally inaccessible (given furniture placement). You do feel boxed in. also, the 3b/3b living room isn't really accommodating to hosting parties and the kitchen is super small.

recommend living in the 2b/2b

My apartment in CTT is totally adequate. It's overpriced for a studio but it's reasonably nice and close to campus and to downtown.

Good location and amenities

Not the best place to live in the city, nor the cheapest (definitely). However, if you don't know the area well, management responsivity is good and will be a good choice for your first year.