
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent near Cortland, IL (29 Rentals)


Prairie Winds Apartments

Cornerstone Dekalb Apartments

Residence at Mill Creek

Fox Run Apartments

The Village at Mill Creek

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The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive

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The Terraces at Dekalb

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High Meadows Apartments

820 Edgebrook Dr

1117 S Cross St

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314 N Locust St
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432 Wyman St

The Terraces at Dekalb on Normal Road

City Hall Suites

Agora Tower

The Terraces at Dekalb on Greenbrier Road

The Terraces at Dekalb on Linden Place

Sycamore Green
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The Terraces at Dekalb on Hillcrest Drive
Cortland, IL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cortland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland Studio Apartments | $1,008 | $600 | $1,925 |
Cortland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,532 | $700 | $2,341 |
| Cortland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,936 | $900 | $2,806 |
| Cortland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,606 | $1,070 | $3,739 |
| Cortland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,984 | $1,295 | $2,950 |
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Largest Available Cortland and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cortland, IL is found at The Village at Mill Creek in the Randall Road Corridor neighborhood and is 975 square feet priced from $2,080. Prairie Winds Apartments in the Riverfront neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 975 square feet and currently listed start at $2,341. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Cortland:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village at Mill Creek | Knollwood | 975 Sq Ft | $2,080 |
| Prairie Winds Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | 975 Sq Ft | $2,341 |
| Fox Run Apartments | 1 Bed 1.5 Bath Loft | 799 Sq Ft | $1,625 |
| Reserve-Mill Creek and Reserve-Greng's Park | Eldon | 734 Sq Ft | $1,985 |
Cheapest Available Cortland and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of September 13, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cortland, IL is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $1,550 at Fox Run Apartments in the Riverfront neighborhood. The second most affordable Cortland 1 Bedroom is the Eldon Model at Reserve-Mill Creek and Reserve-Greng's Park starting at $1,985 in the Randall Road Corridor neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Cortland is currently $1,532. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Cortland:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Fox Run Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | $1,550 |
| Reserve-Mill Creek and Reserve-Greng's Park | Eldon | $1,985 |
| The Village at Mill Creek | Knollwood | $2,080 |
| Prairie Winds Apartments | 1 Bedroom Floor Plan A1 | $2,341 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Cortland Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Cortland Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cortland is $1,532.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Cortland Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cortland is a 975 square feet unit starting from $2,080 at The Village at Mill Creek.
What is the average size for Cortland 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Cortland is currently 0 sq ft.
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