East Ithaca

Quiet Neighborhood Close to Nature

East Ithaca is a charming neighborhood located approximately 2 miles east of Cornell University, which is a short drive or bus ride away. The neighborhood is predominantly residential, with many single-family homes and apartments available for rent. The streets are lined with trees, and the neighborhood has a peaceful, suburban feel. Residents enjoy the convenience of having many amenities nearby, including grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.

One of the main attractions of East Ithaca is the beautiful East Hill Recreation Way, a paved trail that runs through the neighborhood and connects to Cornell University and downtown Ithaca. This trail is popular among joggers, walkers, and cyclists, offering a scenic and convenient way to get around.

Overall, East Ithaca is a lovely neighborhood that offers a peaceful and convenient place to live for those looking for a suburban feel while still being close to the amenities of a vibrant college town.

What East Ithaca Residents
Think About Their Apartments

overall

8.1

value

8.0

amenities

6.2

social

5.9

management

7.1

Median rents in East Ithaca

Studio

1,500

1 Bedroom

1,900

2 Bedroom

2,400

Living in
East Ithaca

Quiet

East Ithaca — 8.2/10 Rating (based on 17 neighborhood reviews)

The neighborhood is very nice - family and pet-friendly. It is within walking distance to campus during nice weather and very close to public transit stops. We bought a house because rent prices for places close to campus are very high, so buying a house made more sense to us financially.

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Cornell Johnson MBA Student

/10

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118 Terrace View Drive

There is not much in East Ithaca, but on the plus side, that means it's not too noisy. It is walk-able to Walgreen's, P&C Fresh (grocery), Dunkin Donuts, Burger King, Collegetown Bagels, Subway - all at Pine Tree Plaza. It's about a 15-20 minute walk to collegetown or campus.

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Cornell Johnson MBA Student

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Maplewood Apartments

It is a tranquil neighborhood, so it is study-friendly. There aren't many stores, so you would have to walk to Collegetown or make the long hike to P&G Fresh. Having a car will be great, or get used to car sharing or taxi driving to supermarkets stores.

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Cornell Johnson MBA Student

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Maplewood Apartments

Admittedly not much to do here but there is one shopping center a short walk away. My primary reason for choosing this neighborhood is the walk to campus, and also that many peers live walking distance or in the same neighborhood.

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Cornell Johnson MBA Student

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Maplewood Apartments

A bit off the beaten path, but has everything you need - grocery store, walgreens, CTB, Agava, Dunkin. Good to have a car if you want to travel around Ithaca.

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Cornell Johnson MBA Student

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Maplewood Apartments

It’s very quiet and residential. There’s a beautiful path nearby which is great for running/walking/ biking etc.

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Cornell Johnson MBA Student

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Maplewood Apartments

Super safe, fairly quiet (except for the other MBAs), and really convenient walk to campus.

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Cornell Johnson MBA Student

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Maplewood Apartments

Is a very nice neighborhood, near Sage, walking distance of 15-18 min

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Cornell Johnson MBA Student

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Maplewood Apartments

No complaints about the neighborhood. Close walk to campus or college town

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Cornell Engineering Student

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Maplewood Apartments

The neighborhood is pretty quiet. There isn't much in the area besides Maplewood and a couple other apartment buildings. There is a small plaza that is only a few minute drive from Maplewood. The walk to Collegetown is pretty quick and easy which makes it convenient for going out.

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Cornell Johnson MBA Student

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Maplewood Apartments

Surrounded by cute, family neighborhoods that are nice to walk through. 15 minute walk to school. Can walk in 5 minutes to shopping center with Collegetown Bagels (the huge one with tons of seating), small grocery store, wine store, rite-aid, Dunkin Donuts, and Agava restaurant.

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Elleni, Cornell Law Student

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Maplewood Apartments

There's a grocery store and a few food options within short walking distance, and its also easy to walk to Sage or Collegetown.

The only downside is that it's a bit far to get to City Center which means a car or Uber is needed sometimes.

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Cornell Johnson MBA Student

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Maplewood Apartments

I like that the neighborhood is so quiet, and there are great trails nearby to walk my dog. It seems very family-friendly — many families with children live nearby, and it makes the area seem more neighborhood-like.

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Cornell Law Student

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Maplewood Apartments

There are not that many places to eat. If you want to grab a bite you'll have to order a delivery or walk ~10min.

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Cornell Johnson MBA Student

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