What is the average apartment size in Cortland?

The average size for a Cortland, OH apartment is 805 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Cortland?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Cortland is $831 per month, a 6.45% increase from last years average of $781.

What is the average apartment size in Cortland?

The typical apartment in Cortland offers about 805 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Cortland, OH Rental Market Trends

Q: Do most people rent or own in Cortland?

In Cortland, 24% of households rent while 76% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: June 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Cortland is $831, a 6.45% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $781.

One-bedroom apartments provide 767 square feet for $818, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $880 offer 897 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Cortland, OH

Last updated: June 02, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$831	805 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$818	767 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$880	897 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Cortland, OH rent trends

Rental prices in Cortland, OH have increased by 6.45% over the past year. The average rent moved from $781 to $831.

Do most people rent or own in Cortland, OH?

758 or 24% of the households in Cortland, OH are renter-occupied while 2,384 or 76% are owner-occupied.

How Cortland Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Columbus	$1,350
Cincinnati	$1,473
Cleveland	$1,561
Northwest Ohio	$1,110
Dayton	$1,114
Warren	$974
Akron	$1,121
Toledo	$989
Union	$1,354
Shaker Heights	$1,771
Youngstown, OH	$1,064
Niles, OH	$939
Boardman, OH	$897
Austintown, OH	$897
Hermitage, PA	$1,098
Cortland	$831

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Cortland apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.