Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cortland, NE from $700 (40 Rentals)

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Cortland, NE Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cortland Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cortland, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at 723 Ella St priced from $795. Kensington Park in the Southern Hills neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $805. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cortland apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
723 Ella StUnits1BR,1BA$795
Kensington ParkStudioStudio,1BA$805
Embassy Park Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$875
Pine Lake Heights ApartmentsShelbyStudio,1BA$883
Salt Valley View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$895
Lodge at Heritage LakesConestogaStudio,1BA$912
East Lake FlatsBerkleyStudio,1BA$945
Wilderness Creek ResidencesAzaleaStudio,1BA$985
Skyline ViewHorizon1BR,1BA$1,020
Heartland FlatsMarlowe1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cortland, NE and Nearby

As of June 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cortland area is the $1.28 price per square foot Two Bedroom Model at Summit Falls Apartments & Townhomes in the in the Colonial Hills neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Cortland apartment is the The Malcolm Model at The Mirada starting at $1,450 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Southern Hills 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.
Summit Falls Apartments & TownhomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.28
The MiradaThe Malcolm2BR,2BA$1.30
Ashbrook by BroadmoorThe Makovicka2BR,2BA$1.48
The Donovan Apartment HomesB1R2BR,2BA$1.44
Williamsburg Park ApartmentsRoanoke River1BR,1BA$1.27
Kensington Park5100 Building Attached garage1BR,1.5BA$1.14
Salt Valley View ApartmentsTwo Bedroom 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Highpointe by BroadmoorDenali1BR,1BA$1.39
Tamarin RidgeBridle1BR,1BA$1.43
Heartland FlatsMarlowe1BR,1BA$1.37

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cortland, NE

Ranked #25

Among cities in Nebraska for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Cortland, NE

Walk Score®

4 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 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 Kensington Park listed at $805.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cortland Apartment is $795 at 723 Ella St.

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 $895 at Salt Valley View Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cortland Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cortland Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Embassy Park Apartments and starts from $1,295.

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