
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cortland, IN from $500 (49 Rentals)
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The Annex of Columbus

Stonebrook of Scottsburg

Bloomfield Apartments

Park Ridge

Williamsburg Way

Tracks at Seymour

701-709 Etzler Dr

Charleston Square Apartments
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Briarwood of Columbus

Residences on Carr Hill

Steinhurst Manor

St. Barts Apartments

Quail Run

State Street Apartments

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Monarch Crossing

Sunrise Suites Apartments
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Burkart Crossing Apartments

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Townhomes at 28th

River Stone

Parkview Townhomes

Stonegate

Steeplechase Apartments

Columbus Crossing Townhomes

The Cole
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The Fields

Verona Park

Spruce Ridge

Taylor

HighGrove

Water's Edge

Applegate

842 W Popcorn Rd

2511 Q St
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Arbor at Water's Edge

311 S Obrien St

SummerHouse

1430 Chestnut St

Highland Glen

1947 Bonnie Ct

320 17th St

2109 N Hickory Cir

2113 N Hickory Cir
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89 Lookout Ridge Dr

549 S Gum St

3410 S Oaklawn Cir

1285 Cobble Creek Cir
Cortland, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cortland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cortland Studio Apartments | $1,056 | $785 | $1,465 |
| Cortland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,350 | $595 | $2,319 |
| Cortland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,465 | $725 | $2,296 |
| Cortland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,677 | $699 | $3,045 |
| Cortland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,300 | $625 | $3,455 |
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Cheapest Available Cortland Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cortland, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Mason Manor Apartments priced from $595. Stonebrook of Scottsburg has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cortland apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Manor Apartments | 3 | 1BR,1BA | $595 |
| Stonebrook of Scottsburg | One Bedroom, One Bath, 650 Sq Ft | 1BR,1BA | $699 |
| The Annex of Columbus | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $725 |
| Bloomfield Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $805 |
| Applegate | Studio | Studio,1BA | $859 |
| Park Ridge | Park Ridge - 1 Bedroom - Waived Admin Fees & $3... | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| 701-709 Etzler Dr | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
| Tracks at Seymour | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 743 Sq Ft | 1BR,1BA | $904 |
| Quail Run | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
| Briarwood of Columbus | Two Bedroom Apartment | 2BR,1BA | $1,171 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cortland, IN and Nearby
As of June 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cortland area is the $1.20 price per square foot 3BR Downstairs Model at Arbor at Water's Edge in the in the Downtown Columbus IN neighborhood starting from $1,474. The second greatest value Cortland apartment is the Three Bedroom One Bath Model at Townhomes at 28th starting at $1,305 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Downtown Columbus IN neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cortland apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arbor at Water's Edge | 3BR Downstairs | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| Townhomes at 28th | Three Bedroom One Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.08 |
| Stonegate | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| 701-709 Etzler Dr | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Tracks at Seymour | 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 840 Sq Ft | 2BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| The Monroe | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| The Annex of Columbus | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.05 |
| Stonebrook of Scottsburg | One Bedroom, One Bath, 650 Sq Ft | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Bloomfield Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Mason Manor Apartments | 3 | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cortland Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cortland Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cortland Apartment is $595 at Mason Manor Apartments.
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 $725 at The Annex of Columbus.
What is the most affordable Cortland Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Cortland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Townhomes at 28th and starts from $1,305.
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