Last updated on July 18, 2026

Average rent in
Cortez, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Cortez

$2,524/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cortez is $2,524 per month as of July 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $574 more per month.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cortez

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cortez rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cortez, FL

Average rent prices in Cortez have increased by 28% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,329, whereas a house costs $3,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Cortez run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,868

1%

39%

2 bedroom

$2,325

11%

18%

3 bedroom

$7,000

2%

41%

4 bedroom

$9,500

No Change

314%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,868

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

39%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,325

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$7,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

41%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,500

Last year

314%

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$2,524
increased by29%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$7,200
increased by269%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cortez, FL is 65% lower than the median rent in Gulf Gate Estates, FL.

Discover rentals in Cortez, FL

3611 117th Street West - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.4

Very good

3611 117th Street West

3611 117th St W, Cortez, FL 34210

1 bed

1 bath

$1,150–$1,350

Apartment 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

9604 Cortez Rd W #213 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Cortez

Condominium - BRADENTON, FL

9604 Cortez Rd W #213, Cortez, FL 34210

2 beds

2 baths

$2,500

Condo for rent

9819 Hernando Ct #29A - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Cortez

Condominium - BRADENTON, FL

9819 Hernando Ct #29A, Cortez, FL 34210

2 beds

2 baths

$2,500

Condo for rent

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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 $2,524 per month as of July 11, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cortez?

Average rent prices in Cortez have increased by 28% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Cortez rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cortez is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $574 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 $101,000/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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