
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cortland County, NY from $600 (11 Rentals)
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Creamery Hills

4 Cortland St

2938 Douglas Rd

10 Kellogg Rd
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Sherbrook Apartments

Country Townhomes

279 Tompkins St, Unit 279, Unit 279

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26 N Church St
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Cortland Park Apartments
Cortland County, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cortland County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,826 | $650 | $4,195 |
| Cortland County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,731 | $871 | $3,900 |
| Cortland County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,745 | $948 | $3,900 |
| Cortland County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,100 | $4,100 | $4,100 |
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Cheapest Available Cortland County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cortland County, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Creamery Hills priced from $770. Sherbrook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cortland County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creamery Hills | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $770 |
| Sherbrook Apartments | Lower Level | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 10 Kellogg Rd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Village Terrace Apartment Homes | 1 BD Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Country Townhomes | Berkshire Enhanced | 2BR,1BA | $1,595 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cortland County, NY
As of May 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cortland County area is the $2.33 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Cornerstone Suites - 50-52 Tompkins St in the starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Cortland County apartment is the Berkshire Luxury Model at Country Townhomes starting at $1,545 with a $1.29 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Cortland County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Suites - 50-52 Tompkins St | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| Country Townhomes | Berkshire Luxury | 2BR,1BA | $1.29 |
| 49 South Ave, Unit 1 | 49 South Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.70 |
| 5763 Telephone Road Ext | 5763 Telephone Road Ext | 2BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Sherbrook Apartments | Top Level | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 10 Kellogg Rd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Village Terrace Apartment Homes | 1 BD Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| Creamery Hills | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| College Suites at Cortland | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 279 Tompkins St, Unit 279 | 279 Tompkins St | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cortland County Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Cortland County?
The cheapest apartment in Cortland County is Creamery Hills which is listed at $770, while the average apartment in Cortland County costs $4,100.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Cortland County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Cortland County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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