Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cortland, IL from $400 (13 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Cortland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cortland, IL is a Studio unit found at The Terraces at Dekalb in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood priced from $725. New Suburban Apartments in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cortland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Terraces at DekalbRussell Road StudioStudio,1BA$725
New Suburban ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge DriveRidge Drive 1 Bed1BR,1BA$825
Varsity Square ApartmentsStudio1BR,1BA$845
University Heights Apartments1B1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cortland, IL and Nearby

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cortland area is the $1.61 price per square foot Gregory End Model at Terrabrook at Prairie Ridge in the starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Cortland apartment is the Barrington Plaza Realty.. Model at Barrington Plaza Realty starting at $1,650 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Devonaire Farms neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cortland apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Terrabrook at Prairie RidgeGregory End4BR,2.5BA$1.61
Barrington Plaza RealtyBarrington Plaza Realty..5BR,2BA$0.98
1012-1070 Turin2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.62
The Village at Mill CreekNutmeg2BR,2BA$1.84
Amber Manor3 Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.19
Ashbury Court3 B3BR,1.5BA$1.14
Cornerstone Dekalb Apartments1 BD | 1 BA1BR,1BA$1.61
Lincolnshire West2bu2BR,1.5BA$1.67
University Heights Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1.50
Varsity Square ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.97

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15 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

32 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cortland Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cortland?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cortland is at The Terraces at Dekalb listed at $725.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cortland Apartment is $825 at The Terraces at Dekalb on Ridge Drive.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cortland is starting from $914 at Amber Manor.

What is the most affordable Cortland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cortland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Terraces at Dekalb and starts from $1,025.

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