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property at 1117 S Cross St

$995 - $1,015

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1117 S Cross St

SycamoreIL60178

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311 W Roosevelt St
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311 W Roosevelt St

311 W Roosevelt StDekalb, IL 60115
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property at 1643 Park Ave

$1,700

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1643 Park Ave

SycamoreIL60178
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Cortland, IL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cortland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cortland, IL is a Studio unit found at Amber Manor in the Dekalb neighborhood priced from $629. University Heights Apartments in the Dekalb neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cortland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Amber ManorStudio A 60%Studio,1BA$629
University Heights Apartments1B1BR,1BA$895
The Terraces at DekalbLincoln Hwy 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1,075
Isaac Executive SuitesJunior One BedroomStudio,1BA$1,400
City Hall Suites1 BD | 1 BA1BR,1BA$1,400
Residence at Mill CreekDeerpathStudio,1BA$1,925
Reserve-Mill Creek and Reserve-Greng's ParkEldon1BR,1BA$1,985
The Village at Mill CreekKnollwood1BR,1BA$2,080
Hunter Star PropertiesHunter Star - 8 Bedroom 2.5 Bath8BR,2BA$2,100
Terrabrook at Prairie RidgeGregory3BR,2BA$2,400

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cortland, IL and Nearby

As of August 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cortland area is the $1.37 price per square foot Gregory End Model at Terrabrook at Prairie Ridge in the starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Cortland apartment is the Ginkgo Model at The Village at Mill Creek starting at $2,625 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Randall Road Corridor 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$1.37
The Village at Mill CreekGinkgo2BR,2BA$2.29
The Terraces at DekalbLincoln Hwy 2 Bed2BR,1BA$1.43
Reserve-Mill Creek and Reserve-Greng's ParkEldon1BR,1BA$2.70
Residence at Mill CreekDeerpathStudio ,1BA$2.83
University Heights Apartments1B1BR,1BA$1.58
Amber ManorStudio A 60%Studio ,1BA$3.08

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Amber Manor listed at $629.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cortland Apartment is $789 at Amber Manor.

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 $1,009 at Amber Manor.

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