University Hill

Convenient Spot for Students
University Hill lies just west of Cornell University, which makes it a popular spot to live for many Cornell students. The commute to classes is convenient thanks to University Hill’s location. Transportation is never a worry for the residents of University hill. Well organized shuttle service arrives and departs every 15 minutes throughout the day. The apartments are a bit on the older side, but they are kept up to date with modern amenities. Nearby is the Ithaca Falls Natural Area, a nature preserve that the residents like to visit often when the weather is nice. It features a 150-foot waterfall and the ruins of old mills that date back to the 19th century.

For food, there is no shortage of options. The residents of University Hill recommend hitting up either South Cayuga Street or North Aurora Street, as most of the local restaurants and bars reside in that area. Restaurants include Just A Taste, Viva Taqueria & Cantina, Mia, and Moosewood Restaurant. Bars in the area include The Watershed, Chanticleer, Lot 10 Bar and Lounge, and The Range. University Hill is a great spot for students to live when convenience is a priority.
What University Hill Residents
Think About Their Apartments
overall
8.0
value
8.0
amenities
5.7
social
6.0
management
7.8
Median rents in University Hill
Studio
$
1 Bedroom
$
2 Bedroom
$

Living in
University Hill

Walkable to Downtown
Restaurants and Bars
College Students
Close to Downtown
Safe
Bus Transit
Ithaca Falls Trail
University Hill — 8/10 Rating (based on 3 neighborhood reviews)
Neighborhood is about isolated from the rest of Ithaca, but that's not necessarily a detriment in law school. Bus does not run on weekends which can be problematic since it's a steep walk to campus from Gun Hill. Far from any convenience stores, but the complex has a vending machine and its own laundry room (coin-op). You would have to walk to Downtown Ithaca by walking down the hill (15-20 min walk), or walk to West Campus/Collegetown by walking up the hill (15-20 min steep uphill walk) to get to any stores.
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Neighborhood Rating
Auden Ithaca
Very quiet. Mostly graduate students and families. Beautiful views.
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/10
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220 University Ave.
Walkable, half-way between the Commons & Sage Hall, on the #10 bus line, mostly college students living in the neighborhood.
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Getting to Know
University Hill

Neighborhood Boundaries
East to West Boundaries: N Aurora St to Stewart Ave
North to South Boundaries: Ithaca Falls to Cascadilla Ave

Best Apartments
in University Hill

220 University Ave

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520 E Buffalo St

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519 E Buffalo St
2 Beds $1,780

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Ravenwood Apartments
Studio $900
1 Bed $1,510
2 Beds $1,835

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110 Osmun Pl

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1002 N Aurora St

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