Summer has always been the time to lay back, chill and forget about the rigors and demands of school. Yet, if you’re preparing to go back to college and, more importantly, preparing to live off campus for the first time, there ares some things you need to consider. Student apartment rentals in Ithaca come in all shapes and sizes with varying amenities. PJ Apartments tries to provide our students with...

Why now? You might be thinking why should I start thinking about renting for next year, now?  It’s a whole year away.  Well, the market for apartments for rent near Cornell is about to get competitive.  As our tenants know, Cornell is now requiring students to live on campus for both Freshman and Sophomore years.   So come next year all current Sophomores, as well as Juniors and Seniors, will...

Common Thread The title suggests a commonality that is so unique to Ithaca, NY.  We have beautiful waterfalls, gorges everywhere, and an Ivy League University.  That is what makes Cornell and Ithaca so unique is that they share these common beautiful things.  Nature and serenity are very conducive to studying and focusing on your schoolwork.  It’s really nice to have the option to go sit by a...

How to Keep Your Collegetown Apartment in Ithaca Free of Bugs  During the summer, it can be very hot and our Collegetown rentals in Ithaca need ventilation. There are a couple of things to keep in mind to prevent bugs from invading your apartment. If you want to keep your windows open during the summer, make sure you have screens that are securely fastened to prevent anything from getting in....

Why now? You might be thinking why should I start thinking about renting for next year, now?  It’s a whole year away.  Well, the market for apartments for rent near Cornell is about to get competitive.  As our tenants know, Cornell is now requiring students to live on campus for both Freshman and Sophomore years.   So come next year all current Sophomores, as well as Juniors and Seniors, will be...

PJ Has You Covered A really convenient thing about renting through PJ Apartments is you will get beautifully fully furnished apartments in Collegtown, Ithaca.  If you are a student there are already so many expenses you have to live.  One less expense will be buying your own furniture.  We provide beds, desks, desk chairs, dressers, dining room tables, dining room chairs, TV stands, and couches or...

Slightly less than half of the population of Cornell students (48%) live off-campus.  You put in your time in the dorms and not it is time to live on your own.  The first step that many of our tenants make is looking for apartments in Collegetown.  Ideally, you want to be close to campus and surrounded by your fellow Cornell students.  That is the beauty of living in Collegetown, it is almost...

Ithaca Since the start of June, the demographic of the city of Ithaca has changed dramatically.  Both universities are finished for the year and a very large population of students have returned home.  This past weekend was the return of the Ithaca Festival for the first time since Covid.  It is a celebration for the permanent residents of Ithaca to celebrate this time as well.  As much as we love our...

Why now? You might be thinking why should I start thinking about renting for next year, now?  It’s a whole year away.  Well, the market for apartments for rent near Cornell is about to get competitive.  As our tenants know, Cornell is now requiring students to live on campus for both Freshman and Sophomore years.   So come next year all current Sophomores, as well as Juniors and Seniors, will...

Collegetown Apartments The neighborhood of Collegetown in Ithaca, NY is the mecca for renting if you are a Cornell student.  It is also the place you will get your food, eat out, go shopping, run your errands, and buy groceries and alcohol.  Basically, the neighborhood is a one-stop shop for students.  It is the place where when you are able to move off-campus you will more than likely live. ...