
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cortez, FL from $700 (41 Rentals)
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4802 51st St W, Unit 511

Harbour Pointe Apartment Homes

Cypress Winds Apartment Homes

ARIUM Bristol Bay

4802 51st St W

Sun Chase Apartment Homes

The Blake at Bradenton
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Vista at Palma Sola

4802 51st St W, Unit 1921, Unit 1921

Solana Vista

Cirrus at Aqua

4802 51st St W, Unit Palms of Cortez Unit 1903, Unit Palms of Cortez Unit 1903

4850 51st St W

The Stadler Luxury Apartments

2727 75th St W, Unit Sabal Palms 8, Unit Sabal Palms 8
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Forayna Watercolor Place

4850 51st St W, Unit 9201, Unit 9201

4112 66th St Cir W

Brandt Bay

4850 51st St W

Preserve on 51st

Springs at Palma Sola Apartments

Preserve at Manatee Bay
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1403 56th St W

4572 Red Maple

2727 75th St W

4520 67th St W

7811 43rd Ave Dr W

4813 Independence Dr

4326 80th St W

4005 78th St W
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4110 Ironwood Cir

4210 Ironwood Cir

6306 7th Ave W

2107 Palma Sola Blvd

4118 59th St W

4161 66th St Cir W

7812 40th Ave Dr W

7812 43rd Ave Dr W
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4040 Ironwood Cir
Cortez, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cortez?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortez Studio Apartments | $1,635 | $1,599 | $1,699 |
| Cortez 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $1,260 | $2,435 |
| Cortez 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,058 | $1,375 | $2,925 |
| Cortez 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,695 | $2,069 | $10,000+ |
| Cortez 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,489 | $5,609 | $7,369 |
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Cheapest Available Cortez Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cortez, FL is a Studio unit found at Springs at Palma Sola Apartments in the Long Bar Pointe neighborhood priced from $1,343. Cypress Winds Apartment Homes in the Bella Lago neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,350. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cortez apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springs at Palma Sola Apartments | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,343 |
| Cypress Winds Apartment Homes | Magnolia | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
| ARIUM Bristol Bay | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,390 |
| Preserve at Manatee Bay | Fully Renovated 2 Bdrm 2 Bth Apt. - 1040 Sq. Ft. | 2BR,2BA | $1,430 |
| Sun Chase Apartment Homes | Compass | 1BR,1BA | $1,435 |
| The Blake at Bradenton | Siesta | 1BR,1BA | $1,449 |
| Vista at Palma Sola | Bahamas | 1BR,1BA | $1,478 |
| Harbour Pointe Apartment Homes | Martinique | 2BR,2BA | $1,485 |
| Solana Vista | THE MIRASOL | 1BR,1BA | $1,533 |
| Cirrus at Aqua | *S1 - Studio, One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cortez, FL and Nearby
As of May 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cortez area is the $1.49 price per square foot Martinique Model at Harbour Pointe Apartment Homes in the in the Long Bar Pointe neighborhood starting from $1,485. The second greatest value Cortez apartment is the Mote Model at The Blake at Bradenton starting at $1,674 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Long Bar Pointe neighborhood. 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harbour Pointe Apartment Homes | Martinique | 2BR,2BA | $1.49 |
| The Blake at Bradenton | Mote | 1BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| Vista at Palma Sola | Bahamas | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Preserve at Manatee Bay | 1 Bdrm 1 Bth Apt. - 850 Sq. Ft. | 1BR,1BA | $1.97 |
| Cypress Winds Apartment Homes | Arbor | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Solana Vista | THE MIRASOL | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
| ARIUM Bristol Bay | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| Sun Chase Apartment Homes | Compass | 1BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Cirrus at Aqua | *S1 - Studio, One Bathroom | Studio ,1BA | $2.46 |
| Springs at Palma Sola Apartments | Studio Grand Overlook | Studio ,1BA | $2.22 |
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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 Springs at Palma Sola Apartments listed at $1,343.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cortez Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cortez Apartment is $1,260 at Harbour Pointe Apartment Homes.
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 $1,350 at Cypress Winds Apartment Homes.
What is the most affordable Cortez Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cortez Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Springs at Palma Sola Apartments and starts from $2,074.
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