Cortland, NY rental market

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Last updated September 12, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Cortland, NY is $1,300.

Average rent

$1,300

Month-over-month change

+$35

Year-over-year change

-$208

Available rentals

79

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $720 to $3,900.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7003
$80010
$9007
$1,0006
$1,10010
$1,20010
$1,3008
$1,4008
$1,5007
$1,6002
$1,7003
$1,8002
$1,9003
$2,1001
$2,2001
$2,4001
$2,6001
$2,8001
$2,9005
$3,0003
$3,2001
$3,3001
$3,4001
$3,8003
$3,900+1

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $208 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$3,500$1,420
Feb$3,500$1,232
Mar$3,400$1,400
Apr$3,400$1,530
May$3,400$1,500
Jun$2,500$1,300
Jul$1,350$1,395
Aug$1,390$1,350
Sep$1,298$1,232
Oct$1,433No data
Nov$1,350No data
Dec$1,290No data

Market temperature

The Cortland, NY rental market temperature is HOT. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

hot

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Cortland, NY is 35% lower than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Cortland, NY?

The average rent in Cortland, NY is $1,300.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Cortland, NY?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Cortland, NY is $850 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Cortland, NY?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Cortland, NY is $950 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Cortland, NY?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Cortland, NY is $1,296 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Cortland, NY?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Cortland, NY is $1,600 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Cortland, NY?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Cortland, NY is $2,146 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Cortland, NY?

Houses in Cortland, NY rent between $720 - $3,900 with an average rent of $1,300.

8. How has the rent in Cortland, NY changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Cortland, NY decreased by $208

9. How much has the rent in Cortland, NY increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Cortland, NY increased by $35

10. How many available rentals are there in Cortland, NY?

There are currently 79 rentals available in Cortland, NY.

11. How do rent prices in Cortland, NY compare with the national average?

The average rent in Cortland, NY is $1,300 — 35% lower the national average of $2,000.

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