Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Cortland, NY
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Cortland
$1,397/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Cortland is $1,397 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $502 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cortland
36
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cortland rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cortland, NY
Average rent prices in Cortland have decreased by 3% 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
Cortland, NY
Rent prices in Cortland vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cortland is $1,280, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Cortland run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,625 | No Change |  5% | |
1 bedroom | $1,045 | 4% |  4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,387 | No Change | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $1,472 | 16% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $3,000 | No Change | No Change |
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 Cortland, NY.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,280 | 2% | 2% | |
Condos | $1,400 | 38% | - | |
Houses | $1,750 | 11% | 38% |
Studio
Average rent
$2,625
Last year
5%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,045
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,387
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,472
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,000
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 Cortland, NY.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,280
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
38%
Houses
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
38%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cortland, NY, 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 Cortland, NY compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cortland and Binghamton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cortland
26%lower than the national median
32%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cortland, NY is 8% higher than the median rent in Binghamton, NY.
Average rent in nearby cities
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28%$2,395
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8%$2,145
7%$1,545
13%$1,575
2%$1,691
42%$1,400
8%Discover rentals in Cortland, NY
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cortland
144 Clinton Ave #3, Cortland, NY 13045
2 beds
1 bath
$995
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
3d ago
21 Owego St, Cortland, NY 13045
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
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
4d ago
70 Groton Ave, Cortland, NY 13045
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
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
2d ago
24 South Ave, Cortland, NY 13045
4 beds
1 bath
$1,395
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cortland
33 Lincoln Ave, Cortland, NY 13045
1 bed
1 bath
$3,990
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 24
2d ago
41 Prospect Ter, Cortland, NY 13045
2–3 beds
1 bath
$3,900
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
3d ago
41 41 Prospect Terrace/ 27 Stevenson, Cortland, NY 13045
2–3 beds
1 bath
$3,600–$4,100
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.Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Cortland
44 Maple Ave, Cortland, NY 13045
1 bed
1 bath
$3,850
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
Available Aug 25
2d ago
24 South Ave, Cortland, NY 13045
4 beds
1 bath
$1,395
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.Condo for rent
Available Oct 14
5d+ ago
17 Argyle Pl, Cortland, NY 13045
1 bed
1 bath
$850
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
Condo for rent in Cortland
11 Rickard St #2, Cortland, NY 13045
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
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.Condo for rent
Available Dec 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cortland
65 Wheeler Ave #1, Cortland, NY 13045
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
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
Available Jan 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cortland
12 Park St, Cortland, NY 13045
4 beds
1 bath
$2,850
Price dropped $100Fees 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 24
3d ago
21 Owego St, Cortland, NY 13045
3 beds
1 bath
$1,350
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
5d+ ago
17 Argyle Pl, Cortland, NY 13045
1 bed
1 bath
$850
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
Apartment for rent in Cortland
109 Main St #2AND4, Cortland, NY 13045
3 beds
1 bath
$1,775
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
951 State Route 13, Cortland, NY 13045
1 bed
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
5h ago
30 Hubbard St, Cortland, NY 13045
2 beds
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
2d ago
41 Prospect Ter, Cortland, NY 13045
2–3 beds
1 bath
$3,900
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
2d ago
143 Madison St, Cortland, NY 13045
1–2 beds
1 bath
$875–$1,100
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.Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Cortland, NY
Quick answers to common questions about the Cortland rental market.
How much is rent in Cortland?
The average rent in Cortland is $1,397 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cortland?
Average rent prices in Cortland have decreased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Cortland rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cortland is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $502 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cortland?
To comfortably afford rent in Cortland, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Cortland?
March offers the lowest rents in Cortland, with prices running about 24% lower than the September peak season.
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).