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).

No air conditioning but management office is helpful and the place itself is very accessible to downtown + the university. A bit overpriced but worth it for the first year

Convenient & cozy

Great location (under 15 min walk to the law school) and good amenities. Gym, on-site covered parking, and a shuttle that goes to school every 10 minutes in the morning. Definitely the priciest in Collegetown but worth it if you value convenience above all else. Buildings/hallways definitely have a college dorm feel, but the units themselves are furnished a step above dorm living.

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.

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.