
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cortland, NE from $700 (48 Rentals)
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723 Ella St Beatrice, NE

Crete Senior Villas

Embassy Park Apartments

Hickman Hills Apartments

Highpointe by Broadmoor

Skyline View

Wilderness Creek Residences

Tamarin Ridge
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The Mirada

Ashbrook by Broadmoor

Wilderness Brook Apartments

Heartland Flats

Aristos

29South

Kensington Park

Broadmoor27

WH Flats
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East Lake Flats

Sierra Suites

Wilderness Hills South Apartments

Summit Falls Apartments & Townhomes

Chantacleer Apartments

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Aventine at Wilderness Hills

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Water's Edge at the Woodlands
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Lodge at Heritage Lakes

Notting Hill Apartments

Level at Village Gardens

1421 D St

2121 Washington St

1327 S 14th St

2004 S 10th St

1522 D St

1100 S 25th St
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1515 S 11th St

1424 S 20th St

1215 Peach St

2000 Washington St

1631 Washington St

1444 S 20th St

1530 Rose

3831 S 46th St

2829 South St
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Williamsburg Park Apartments

2068 S 18th St

1323 Hoyt St
Cortland, NE 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 | $895 | $1,145 |
| Cortland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,290 | $750 | $2,345 |
| Cortland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,637 | $800 | $2,573 |
| Cortland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,057 | $1,295 | $3,359 |
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Cheapest Available Cortland Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cortland, NE is a 1 Bed unit found at Salt Valley View Apartments in the Country Club neighborhood priced from $750. Crete Senior Villas has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cortland apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Valley View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
| Crete Senior Villas | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| Embassy Park Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| Hickman Hills Apartments | A | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| Wilderness Brook Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
| Heartland Flats | Marlowe | 1BR,1BA | $1,035 |
| 29South | Rococo2 | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
| The Mirada | The Elmwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| Kensington Park | 6231 Attached Garage | 1BR,1BA | $1,050 |
| East Lake Flats | Aspyn | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cortland, NE and Nearby
As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cortland area is the $1.40 price per square foot TriCourt Courtyard Model at Lodge at Heritage Lakes in the in the Family Acres neighborhood starting from $1,859. The second greatest value Cortland apartment is the Empyrean Model at Skyline View starting at $1,239 with a $1.15 price per square foot in the Indian Village 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge at Heritage Lakes | TriCourt Courtyard | 3BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Skyline View | Empyrean | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
| Williamsburg Park Apartments | Roanoke River | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Crete Senior Villas | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| Tamarin Ridge | Payne | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Kensington Park | 6231 Attached Garage | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.27 |
| Wilderness Hills South Apartments | B1/B2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
| The Mirada | The Elmwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Heartland Flats | Marlowe | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
| Salt Valley View Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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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 Hickman Hills Apartments listed at $895.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cortland Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cortland Apartment is $750 at Salt Valley View 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 $800 at Crete Senior Villas.
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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