Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cortland, NY from $600 (30 Rentals)

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property at 56 Lincoln Ave

$1,000

3 To 6 Bedroom Rentals

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56 Lincoln Ave

CortlandNY13045

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property at 13 Owego St

$2,000

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3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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13 Owego St

CortlandNY13045
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26 N Church St
1 Bedroom Apartments

26 N Church St

26 N Church StCortland, NY 13045

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The Miller
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

The Miller

77 Main StCortland, NY 13045
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Cortland, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cortland Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Sherbrook ApartmentsLower Level1BR,1BA$1,000
Village Terrace Apartment Homes2 BD Luxury2BR,1BA$1,355

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cortland, NY

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cortland area is the $2.33 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Cornerstone Suites - 50-52 Tompkins St in the in the Cortland County neighborhood starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Cortland apartment is the 32 N Greenbush St Model at 32 N Greenbush St, Unit 2 starting at $1,600 with a $1.33 price per square foot in the Cortland County 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.
Cornerstone Suites - 50-52 Tompkins St3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$2.33
32 N Greenbush St, Unit 232 N Greenbush St3BR,1BA$1.33
49 South Ave, Unit 149 South Ave2BR,1BA$3.70
Village Terrace Apartment Homes2 BD Luxury2BR,1BA$1.51
Sherbrook ApartmentsTop Level2BR,1BA$1.26
47 N Main St47 N Main St1BR,1BA$6.45
College Suites at Cortland1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.36
279 Tompkins St, Unit 279279 Tompkins St1BR,1BA$3.43

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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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cortland Apartment is $1,000 at Sherbrook 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 $1,050 at Sherbrook Apartments.

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.