Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Cortez, CO

Median rent

Median rent in Cortez

$1,425/mo

increased by19%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cortez is $1,425 per month as of July 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $505 less per month.

$1.51

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cortez

14

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cortez rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

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 increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 19% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Cortez run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,525.

Listings

Studio

$750

1%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,200

4%

35%

2 bedroom

$1,600

13%

69%

3 bedroom

$2,000

23%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,300

20%

-

Studio

Average rent

$750

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

35%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

69%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

20%

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

Median rent price$1,425
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$28,000
increased by1351%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cortez, CO is 95% lower than the median rent in Aspen, CO.

Discover rentals in Cortez, CO

321 East North Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

321 East North Street

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

510 E Montezuma Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cortez

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

House for rent

469 W 2nd St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cortez

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 17

469 W 2nd St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cortez

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease. Fees may apply.

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 17

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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 $1,425 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cortez?

Average rent prices in Cortez have increased by 12% over the last month and have increased by 19% since last year.

How does Cortez rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cortez is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $505 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 $57,000/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).

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