Townhouse Apartments

Townhouse Apartments offer students the independence of apartment-style living paired with the convenience, resources, and community of living on campus.

Located on North Campus, the Townhouses are well suited for students who value both independence and community. Residents enjoy the flexibility of living in four- and six-person apartments featuring shared bedrooms, full kitchens, living rooms, and bathrooms while remaining connected to the broad social, academic, and extracurricular opportunities that define the Cornell experience.

Living in the Townhouses is ideal for students who are looking for greater independence, a more self-directed living experience, and the opportunity to build meaningful connections with roommates, neighbors, and the broader Cornell community. Residents gain the benefits of apartment living without sacrificing access to campus amenities, creating a residential experience that supports personal growth, and community engagement.

More About the Townhouse Apartments

Opened in 1986, the Townhouse Apartments was developed to expand Cornell's housing options and accommodate growing residential needs while creating a living environment that offers students greater autonomy and responsibility. Consisting of eight townhouse clusters, identified as Townhouses A through H, the community was intentionally designed to provide a more independent residential experience while maintaining strong connections to campus life.

The Townhouse Apartments strike a unique balance between privacy and engagement. Residents have access to a dedicated community center that serves as a hub for programs, events, studying, and socializing, while the nearby Robert Purcell Community Center, Morrison Dining, and Bear Necessities convenience store provide additional resources just steps away. This combination of apartment-style living and campus connectivity allows students to develop life skills such as shared responsibility, communication, and independent decision-making while still enjoying the support of a residential community.

Community Features

300+ residents
Located on North Campus
4- and 6-person townhouse apartments, each with 2-3 double bedrooms, a large living room and kitchen, and a bathroom (residents pay a special Townhouse Double rate)
A community-center building with a TV/social lounge, study lounge, piano, kitchen, and laundry facilities
Bedrooms contain, for each occupant: an extra-long twin bed, a closet and a bureau (or wardrobe/bureau combination), a desk and desk chair, a wastebasket, and floor carpeting
Wireless Internet access
Townhouse Apartments' rooms have manually controlled air conditioning.
Townhouse Apartment residents must test their carbon monoxide detectors weekly.

living room with a couch, two side tables, a coffee table, lamps and a dining table and chairs.

Dining area with a circle table and four chairs

kitchen with wood cabinets, a stove, a sink and a fridge.

Kitchen with a fridge overlooking the living room and stairs.

Storage closet next to the kitchen and the front door.

Double room with two beds, two desks and chairs, two armoires, and two sets of drawers.

Two sinks, countertops, and a mirror that covers the entire wall.

Laundry room with washers, dryers, and a table to fold laundry.

Lounge area of the laundry room with a pool table, couch, and table.

Affiliated Faculty

The Townhouses Apartments have a number of Faculty and Community Fellows that provide students with opportunities to explore and cultivate their academic, intellectual, and cultural interests. You will find them attending events in your building, eating with students in the dining room, and leading on and off-campus trips to lectures, plays, films, concerts, and regional points of interest.

Helpful Information and Important Links

Below are resources and guidelines to support your residential experience at Cornell University. Please review the tabs below and bookmark these pages to apply for housing, browse through meal plan options, find mail and package information, and explore the Townhouse Apartments community on CampusGroups.