State University of New York, Cortland

Cortland, NY

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State University of New York, Cortland - Cortland, NY Area Guide

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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 2026, the average apartment rent in Cortland, NY is $717 for a studio, $1,017 for one bedroom, $1,314 for two bedrooms, and $3,204 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cortland has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 500 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $717/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 635 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,017/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 790 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,314/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,011 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $3,204/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly State University of New York, Cortland - Cortland, NY (University) is for everyday living.

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

40 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Essentials are more spread out in State University of New York, Cortland - Cortland, NY (University), so everyday errands require more planning.

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

30 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Get a sense of what it’s like to live in State University of New York, Cortland - Cortland, NY (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Fairly Noisy

Quiet Score

60 / 100
Scores provided by

Schools

Randall School

Public

Grades K-5

271 Students

5/10

F E Smith School

Public

Grades K-5

291 Students

4/10

Franklyn S Barry School

Public

Grades K-5

417 Students

/10

Alton B Parker School

Public

Grades K-6

230 Students

/10

Virgil Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

116 Students

/10

Cortland Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

274 Students

5/10

Cortland Junior Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

582 Students

6/10
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

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

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Ithaca Tompkins International

Colleges

Top Apartments Near State University of New York, Cortland

Country Townhomes

Country Townhomes

126 Chelsea Dr,
Cortland, NY 13045

$1,180 - $1,835

1-2 Beds

Village Terrace Apartment Homes

Village Terrace Apartment Homes

1 Holiday Dr,
Cortland, NY 13045

$1,455 - $1,495

1-2 Beds

Sherbrook Apartments

Sherbrook Apartments

1063 Halstead Rd,
Cortland, NY 13045

$1,000 - $1,300

1-2 Beds

College Suites at Cortland

College Suites at Cortland

951 Route 13,
Cortland, NY 13045

$750 - $1,300 Total Monthly Price

1-4 Beds

10 Kellogg Rd

10 Kellogg Rd

10 Kellogg Rd,
Cortland, NY 13045

$1,000 - $1,100

1-2 Beds

4 Pinecrest Dr

4 Pinecrest Dr

4 Pinecrest Dr,
Cortland, NY 13045

$3,850 Total Monthly Price

5 Beds | 9 Month Lease

Cornerstone Suites - 50-52 Tompkins St

Cornerstone Suites - 50-52 Tompkins St

50-52 Tompkins St,
Cortland, NY 13045

$3,500 - $3,700

3 Beds

11 Rickard St

11 Rickard St

11 Rickard St,
Cortland, NY 13045

$1,400

2 Beds

150 Tompkins St

150 Tompkins St

150 Tompkins St,
Cortland, NY 13045

$4,100 Total Monthly Price

4 Beds | 9 Month Lease

Houses Near State University of New York, Cortland

4 Pinecrest Dr

4 Pinecrest Dr,
Cortland, NY 13045

$3,850 Total Monthly Price

5 Beds | 2 Baths | 9 Month Lease

18 Woodruff St

18 Woodruff St,
Cortland, NY 13045

$1,800 Total Monthly Price

4 Beds | 1 Bath | 12 Month Lease

4 Water St

4 Water St,
Cortland, NY 13045

$4,300 Total Monthly Price

4 Beds | 2 Baths | 9 Month Lease

52 Clayton Ave

52 Clayton Ave,
Cortland, NY 13045

$4,395 Total Monthly Price

5 Beds | 1.5 Baths | 8 Month Lease

8 Prospect Ter

8 Prospect Ter,
Cortland, NY 13045

$4,395 Total Monthly Price

5 Beds | 2.5 Baths | 8 Month Lease

44 Clayton Ave

44 Clayton Ave,
Cortland, NY 13045

$4,395 Total Monthly Price

5 Beds | 2 Baths | 8 Month Lease

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† 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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.