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610 S Cedar StCortez, CO 81321
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469 W 2nd StCortez, CO 81321
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2803 E 22nd StFarmington, NM 87402
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21382 Highway 160Durango, CO 81303
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801 Camino del RioDurango, CO 81303
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5800 Main AveDurango, CO 81301
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401 Nelson AveFarmington, NM 87401
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523 Ruins RdAztec, NM 87410
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BayfieldCO81122
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150 Snow Cap Ln, Unit Apartment
150 Snow Cap LnDurango, CO 81303
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cortez?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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| Cortez Studio Apartments | $1,420 | $1,172 | $1,998 |
| Cortez 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,871 | $795 | $7,834 |
| Cortez 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,235 | $995 | $10,000+ |
| Cortez 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,822 | $1,516 | $10,000+ |
| Cortez 4 Bedroom Apartments | $21,641 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Cortez, CO
Pricing Updated: 09/12/2026Current apartment rentals in the Cortez, CO area range in price from $1,300 to $2,035 with an overall median price of $1,550. The three Cortez neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Chamberlin's at $1,550, Coffins at $1,550, and Cortez Park at $1,550. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Cortez Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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| Chamberlin's | $1,550 | $1,300 | 3 |
| Coffins | $1,550 | $1,300 | 3 |
| Cortez Park | $1,550 | $1,300 | 3 |
| Mcbride | $1,550 | $1,300 | 3 |
| Western | $1,550 | $1,300 | 3 |
Cheapest Available Cortez Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in Cortez, CO is a Studio unit found at River Roost in the Hawks Nest neighborhood priced from $1,200. Apex Studios has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cortez apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Roost | Studio A1 - Unfurnished | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
| Apex Studios | 1 bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Red Cliff Apartments | A1 Loft | 1BR,1BA | $1,353 |
| Cannery Apartments Farmington NM | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Riverbridge Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Skyline Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2,080 |
| Gauge | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2,086 |
| Affinity at Three Springs | Nova | 1BR,1BA | $2,143 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cortez, CO and Nearby
As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cortez area is the $2.16 price per square foot C1 Model at Gauge in the starting from $2,856. The second greatest value Cortez apartment is the Intuition Model at Affinity at Three Springs starting at $2,793 with a $2.75 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Cortez apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gauge | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| Affinity at Three Springs | Intuition | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| 610 S Cedar St, Unit #2 | 610 S Cedar St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
| Skyline Apartments | B1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.65 |
| Riverbridge Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Cannery Apartments Farmington NM | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Apex Studios | 1 bed 1bath | 1BR,1BA | $2.50 |
| Red Cliff Apartments | A1 Loft | 1BR,1BA | $3.01 |
| River Roost | Studio A1 - Unfurnished | Studio ,1BA | $4.49 |
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Mesa Elementary School
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cortez Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cortez Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cortez Apartment is $1,250 at Apex Studios.
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 $1,600 at Cannery Apartments Farmington NM.
What is the most affordable Cortez Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cortez Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Gauge and starts from $2,856.
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