State University of New York, Cortland

Cortland, NY

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State University of New York, Cortland - Cortland, NY

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Established in 1868, the State University of New York Cortland contains an academic community dedicated to diverse learning experiences. Students at SUNY Cortland grow as engaged citizens with a strong social conscience fostered by outstanding teaching, scholarship, and service. Graduates leave SUNY Cortland inspired to be champions in every aspect of life.

Located on a 191-acre campus in the City of Cortland, SUNY Cortland is convenient to a variety of townhomes, houses, and apartments available for rent within close proximity to campus. Commuting and traveling from Cortland is easy with access to I-81.

Momentum is everywhere on the SUNY Cortland campus, with more than 100 clubs and organizations, numerous activities, research projects, community service opportunities, and NCAA Division III Red Dragon athletics. Downtown Cortland offers creative culinary delights in addition to plenty of natural and historical attractions. Destinations located within a four-hour drive of campus include Syracuse, Rochester, Albany, Niagara Falls, Philadelphia, and New York City.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Cortland, NY is $707 for a studio, $1,010 for one bedroom, $1,293 for two bedrooms, and $3,085 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cortland has increased by 4.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $707/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 635 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,010/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 826 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,293/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,011 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,085/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

49

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

41

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

F E Smith School

Public

Grades 3-4

271 Students

4
out of 10

Randall School

Public

Grades 5-6

263 Students

3
out of 10

Franklyn S Barry School

Public

Grades K-2

429 Students

Rating Unavailable

Alton B Parker School

Public

Grades K-6

224 Students

Rating Unavailable

Virgil Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

113 Students

Rating Unavailable

Cortland Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

299 Students

3
out of 10

Cortland Junior Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

596 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Lime Hollow Center for Environment and Culture
  • Greek Peak Ski Area
  • Tuller Hill State Forest
  • Baker School House State Forest
  • Hoxie Gorge State Forest

Airports

  • Ithaca Tompkins International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.