Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cortez, CO from $500 (12 Rentals)

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28236 Co Rd H

CortezCO81321
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Cortez Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cortez Apartments

620 E Empire StCortez, CO 81321
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property at 5901 W Main St

5901 W Main St

FarmingtonNM87401

Cortez, CO Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cortez Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cortez, CO is a Studio unit found at Residences at Durango in the Hawks Nest neighborhood priced from $1,175. River Roost in the Hawks Nest neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,220. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cortez apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Residences at DurangoH0.1-60Studio,1BA$1,175
River RoostA1Studio,1BA$1,220
Red CliffA1 Loft1BR,1BA$1,395
Riverbridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500
Confluence At Three SpringsTributary #1 - 2 BR, 2 BA2BR,2BA$2,065

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cortez, CO and Nearby

As of October 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cortez area is the $2.02 price per square foot Riparion 2 BR, 2 BA Model at Confluence At Three Springs in the starting from $2,077. The second greatest value Cortez apartment is the 136 N Madison St Model at 136 N Madison St, Unit B starting at $1,225 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Cortez Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cortez apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Confluence At Three SpringsRiparion 2 BR, 2 BA2BR,2BA$2.02
136 N Madison St, Unit B136 N Madison St2BR,1BA$1.53
GaugeA11BR,1BA$2.40
Riverbridge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.73
Red CliffA1 Loft1BR,1BA$3.10
Residences at DurangoH0.1-60Studio ,1BA$3.30
River RoostA1FStudio ,1BA$5.09

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Getting Around Cortez, CO

Walk Score®

35 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

38 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cortez Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cortez?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cortez is at Residences at Durango listed at $1,175.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cortez Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cortez Apartment is $1,395 at Red Cliff.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cortez Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cortez is starting from $2,065 at Confluence At Three Springs.

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