Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Cortez, CO
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Cortez
$1,200/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Cortez is $1,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cortez
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $875, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Cortez run $900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $687 |  3% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $900 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,275 |  16% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | 12% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,100 | 7% | - |
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 | $875 | 8% | 3% | |
Houses | $1,600 | 6% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$687
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$900
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
7%
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
$875
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
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
37%lower than the national median
1374%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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$28,000
$1,650
38%$1,650
50%$2,050
2%$1,540
28%$1,200
25%$2,100
27%$1,650
14%$1,300
$1,200
6%$1,850
23%$1,400
12%Discover rentals in Cortez, CO
4d ago
321 E North St, Cortez, CO 81321
Studio
-1 baths
$350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
145 S Madison St, Cortez, CO 81321
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Cortez
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cortez
469 W 2nd St #7, Cortez, CO 81321
3 beds
1 bath
$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cortez
469 W 2nd St #5, Cortez, CO 81321
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
4d ago
417 S Cedar St, Cortez, CO 81321
1 bed
1 bath
$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
56m ago
728 S Broadway, Cortez, CO 81321
Studio
1 bath
$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2110 S Broadway, Cortez, CO 81321
Studio
1 bath
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Cortez
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cortez
4 beds
2 baths
$2,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cortez
469 W 2nd St #5, Cortez, CO 81321
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Jul 17
1d ago
145 S Madison St, Cortez, CO 81321
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2110 S Broadway, Cortez, CO 81321
Studio
1 bath
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
56m ago
728 S Broadway, Cortez, CO 81321
Studio
1 bath
$800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
145 S Madison St, Cortez, CO 81321
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
2110 S Broadway, Cortez, CO 81321
Studio
1 bath
$750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
645 E Main St, Cortez, CO 81321
Studio
1 bath
$725
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,200 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cortez?
Average rent prices in Cortez have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Cortez rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cortez is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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 $48,000/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).