Charming 2-Bedroom First-Floor Apartment Near Downtown Cortland
Available October 1 - potentially sooner for the right tenant.
A bright, spacious 2-bedroom, 1-bath first-floor apartment in a quiet neighborhood of historic homes, within walking distance of Guthrie Cortland Medical Center and downtown Cortland.
The apartment is currently being refreshed and will be move-in ready with new flooring, fresh paint, updated bathroom fixtures, and a thorough cleaning. *Pictures will be updated as remodel continues!
Highlights:
800 sq. ft. of first-floor living space
Large primary bedroom with walk-in closet + second closet
Second bedroom can easily serve as a home office
Living room + separate dining room
Bright morning sunlight
Two entrances
Large yard
Off-street parking
Washer & dryer in basement
Generous basement storage
Shared storage shed
Raised outdoor porch
Quiet residential neighborhood
Location: Walk to Guthrie, downtown Cortland, restaurants, coffee shops, bars, Local Food Market Place, St. Mary's Church, and more.
Utilities: Tenant pays electric & natural gas; owner pays water.
No smoking. Small dogs considered with pet fee.
Interested in seeing it while the updates are underway? Come take a look! For the right tenant, preferences for some finishing touches may be considered.
Qualified applicants will complete a rental application and standard screening.
Initial lease runs from approximately October 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027, with the option to renew. Security deposit due at lease signing. Rent is due on the 1st of each month, with a 5-day grace period. A $50 late fee applies to rent received after the grace period.
Utilities: Tenant is responsible for electricity and natural gas. Owner pays water.
Parking: One off-street parking space is available for the unit.
Smoking: No smoking is permitted in the property.
Pets: Small dogs may be considered with prior written approval and applicable pet fees.
Maintenance: Tenants are responsible for routine care of the apartment and yard, snow removal, and costs associated with damage or maintenance issues caused by the tenant, as outlined in the lease.
Move-out: 30 days' written notice is required.
Apartment for rent
Accepts Zillow applicationsSpecial offer
$1,500/moFees may apply
20 E Main St, # 1, Cortland, NY 13045
2beds
800sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges. Price shown reflects the lease term provided. Learn more|
Apartment
Available Thu Oct 1 2026
Cats, small dogs OK
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Forced air
What's special
Off-street parkingBright morning sunlightShared storage shedRaised outdoor porchTwo entrancesLarge yard
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Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Freezer, Microwave Oven, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Storage, Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 800 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Garden, Large private-use yard, Quiet historic neighborhood, Second bedroom or office optionality, Separate living and dining rooms, Storage, Two entrances for convenient access, Walk In Closet, Walk-in closet, Walkable to Guthrie Medical Center, Walkable to downtown
Lot
- Features: Garden
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s), Storage
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Utilities & green energy
- Utilities for property: Water
Building
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
HOA
- Amenities included: Parking, Storage
Location
- Region: Cortland
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/30/2026 | Listed for rent | $1,500$2/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 13045
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10F E Smith SchoolGrades: 3-4Distance: 0.7 mi
- 3/10Cortland Junior High SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 1.3 mi
- 7/10Cortland Junior Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
- Special offer! $150 MOVE-IN SPECIAL
Sign a lease by September 15 and receive $150 off your first month's rent.Expires September 15, 2026







