Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Cortez, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Cortez
$1,300/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Cortez is $1,300 per month as of June 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cortez
13
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cortez rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Cortez, CO, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Cortez, CO
Average rent prices in Cortez have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Cortez, CO
Rent prices in Cortez vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cortez is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Cortez run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | 6% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $1,000 | 6% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 |  1% | 56% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 24% | 3% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cortez, CO.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,200 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,700 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,000
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
56%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
24%
Last year
3%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Cortez, CO.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
6%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cortez, CO, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Cortez, CO compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cortez and Aspen by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cortez
33%lower than the national median
1438%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cortez, CO is 96% lower than the median rent in Aspen, CO.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$30,000
4%$1,497
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5%$1,200
10%$1,500
$2,100
27%$1,600
8%$1,675
$1,400
17%$1,800
34%$1,400
18%Discover rentals in Cortez, CO
1d ago
321 E North St, Cortez, CO 81321
Studio
-1 baths
$350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Pine & W. 3rd, Cortez, CO 81321
1 bed
1 bath
$775
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Cortez
304 S Harrison St, Cortez, CO 81321
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
$1,055
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
3d ago
27 S Elm St, Cortez, CO 81321
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
3d ago
444 E Montezuma Ave, Cortez, CO 81321
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,645–$2,350
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cortez
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cortez
469 W 2nd St #1, Cortez, CO 81321
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
1d ago
2110 S Broadway, Cortez, CO 81321
Studio
1 bath
$900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cortez
469 W 2nd St #1, Cortez, CO 81321
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
645 E Main St, Cortez, CO 81321
Studio
1 bath
$750
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cortez
469 W 2nd St #1, Cortez, CO 81321
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
3d ago
27 S Elm St, Cortez, CO 81321
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Cortez
3 beds
2 baths
$1,800
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.House for rent
4h ago
417 S Cedar St, Cortez, CO 81321
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,200–$1,450
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
2110 S Broadway, Cortez, CO 81321
Studio
1 bath
$900
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Cortez
304 S Harrison St, Cortez, CO 81321
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
$1,055
Price drop
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.House for rent
3d ago
27 S Elm St, Cortez, CO 81321
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Cortez, CO
Quick answers to common questions about the Cortez rental market.
How much is rent in Cortez?
The average rent in Cortez is $1,300 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cortez?
Average rent prices in Cortez have decreased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Cortez rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cortez is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cortez?
To comfortably afford rent in Cortez, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).