
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cortland, NY from $600 (28 Rentals)
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Sherbrook Apartments

10 Kellogg Rd

19-21-21 Bartlett St

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18 Charles St, Unit 1

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279 Tompkins St, Unit 279

56 Owego St, Unit 56 Owego Street Apt 1
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6 1/2 East Ave, Unit Upstairs

Village Terrace Apartment

1208 Church St

111 N Main St

Country Townhomes

109 Main St

18 Woodruff St
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Parkway Garden Apartments

26 N Church St

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The Miller

40 Clinton Ave

88 Clinton Ave

1931 Owego Hill Rd
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105 Valentine Pl

313 Wait Ave

105 N Quarry St

419 Triphammer Rd

207 Kelvin Pl

105 Westbourne Ln

40 Sodom Rd
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Cortland, NY Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cortland?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Cortland 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,196 | $1,000 | $4,195 |
| Cheap Cortland 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,676 | $950 | $3,900 |
| Cheap Cortland 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,239 | $1,200 | $3,550 |
| Cheap Cortland 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,100 | $4,100 | $4,100 |
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Cheapest Available Cortland Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Cortland, NY is a 1 Bed unit found at Sherbrook Apartments priced from $1,000. 10 Kellogg Rd has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cortland apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherbrook Apartments | Lower Level | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| 10 Kellogg Rd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Village Terrace Apartment Homes | 1 BD Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $1,295 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cortland, NY
As of June 09, 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 starting from $3,500. The second greatest value Cortland apartment is the 49 South Ave Model at 49 South Ave, Unit 1 starting at $3,695 with a $3.70 price per square foot . 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Suites - 50-52 Tompkins St | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1BA | $2.33 |
| 49 South Ave, Unit 1 | 49 South Ave | 2BR,1BA | $3.70 |
| 6 1/2 East Ave, Unit Upstairs | 6 1/2 East Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 56 Owego St, Unit 56 Owego Street Apt 1 | 56 Owego St | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| Sherbrook Apartments | Top Level | 2BR,1BA | $1.26 |
| 10 Kellogg Rd | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Village Terrace Apartment Homes | 1 BD Luxury | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
| 47 N Main St | 47 N Main St | 1BR,1BA | $6.45 |
| College Suites at Cortland | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.36 |
| 279 Tompkins St, Unit 279 | 279 Tompkins St | 1BR,1BA | $3.43 |
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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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