Last updated on June 3, 2026

Average rent in
Cortez, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Cortez

$2,402/mo

decreased by27%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cortez is $2,402 per month as of May 2026. This is 23% above the national average rent, or $452 more per month.

$2.01

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cortez

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cortez rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Cortez, FL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Cortez, FL

Average rent prices in Cortez have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 27% 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, FL

Rent prices in Cortez vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cortez is $2,399, whereas a house costs $3,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Cortez run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

1 bedroom

$2,339

1%

-

2 bedroom

$2,152

8%

21%

3 bedroom

$4,614

3%

7%

4 bedroom

$9,500

No Change

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,339

Last 30 days

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,152

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,614

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,500

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cortez, FL, 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, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cortez and Gulf Gate Estates by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cortez

Median rent price$2,402
increased by23%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$6,500
increased by233%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cortez, FL is 63% lower than the median rent in Gulf Gate Estates, FL.

Discover rentals in Cortez, FL

4518 102nd St W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Cortez

2 beds

1 bath

$1,495

$1,395

Price drop

Condo for rent

Available May 8

GC1054 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

GC1054

4512 86th Street Ct W, Cortez, FL 34210

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Apartment for rent

12112 44th Ave W - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Condo for rent

4813 Independence Dr - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Cortez

2-Bed, 2-Bath Bayside Furnished Condo - 55 plus community

4813 Independence Dr, Cortez, FL 34210

2 beds

2 baths

$1,695

Condo for rent

Available Oct 24

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Frequently asked questions for Cortez, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Cortez rental market.

How much is rent in Cortez?

The average rent in Cortez is $2,402 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cortez?

Average rent prices in Cortez have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 27% since last year.

How does Cortez rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cortez is 23% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $452 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cortez?

To comfortably afford rent in Cortez, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Cortez?

Cortez offers rental options with a median rent of around $2,630. The city maintains a steady rental market with an average of 21 listings available monthly, providing consistent options for renters seeking affordable housing.

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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