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Cortland, NY

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A quiet small town with an unexpectedly vibrant nightlife scene

Fun-Filled Restaurants College Town Vibrant Live Music

Set along Interstate 81 and nearly 34 miles south of Syracuse, Cortland is small town that combines all the charm of a central New York locale with the nightlife, entertainment, and atmosphere of a bigger city. This is thanks to SUNY Cortland campus and its diverse student body that sits on the western side of town. When class is in session, the array of restaurants and bars scattered around town remain buzzing.

Main Street and Port Watson Street hold the majority of the entertainment hotspots. There are live music venues that put on popular shows every weekend. A multitude of parks scattered around Cortland make it easy to enjoy a day outside or just a lunchbreak. There are affordable apartments, historic homes, and student housing aplenty in this laidback New York State town. I-81 will carry you up to Syracuse, or anywhere else in this scenic part of the state.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Cortland, NY is $704 for a studio, $990 for one bedroom, $1,261 for two bedrooms, and $1,252 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cortland has increased by 0.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$990/month
631 Sq Ft
House
$3,441/month
1,109 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,760/month
1,298 Sq Ft
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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
  • Tuller Hill State Forest
  • Greek Peak Ski Area
  • Baker School House State Forest
  • Hoxie Gorge State Forest

Airports

  • Ithaca Tompkins International

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