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Cortez, CO Homes for Rent

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    $1,950 Plus Fees

    • 3 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,085 Sq Ft
    • Condo for Rent

    469 W 2nd St Unit 7, Cortez, CO 81321

    Property Id: 2580420 Welcome home to this completely renovated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom house offering 1,085 square feet of modern living space. Located just 2 blocks from Main Street in Cortez, CO, you'll be close to Montezuma-Cortez Middle School, shopping, grocery stores, restaurants, and everything you need, while enjoying a quiet, safe neighborhood. This home has been extensively

    469 W 2nd St Unit 7, Cortez, CO 81321
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    $1,600 Plus Fees

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 607 Sq Ft
    • Condo for Rent

    469 W 2nd St Unit 2, Cortez, CO 81321

    Property Id: 2580415 Enjoy the comfort of a completely remodeled apartment just 2 blocks from Main Street in Cortez, CO. Conveniently located near Montezuma-Cortez Middle School, shopping, grocery stores, restaurants, and other everyday amenities, this home offers modern living in a quiet, safe neighborhood. Everything is brand new, including: Modern kitchen with new cabinets

    469 W 2nd St Unit 2, Cortez, CO 81321
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    $1,600 Plus Fees

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 607 Sq Ft
    • Condo for Rent

    469 W 2nd St Unit 3, Cortez, CO 81321

    Property Id: 2580416 Enjoy the comfort of a completely remodeled apartment just 2 blocks from Main Street in Cortez, CO. Conveniently located near Montezuma-Cortez Middle School, shopping, grocery stores, restaurants, and other everyday amenities, this home offers modern living in a quiet, safe neighborhood. Everything is brand new, including: Modern kitchen with new cabinets

    469 W 2nd St Unit 3, Cortez, CO 81321
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    $2,250 Per Month

    • 2.5 Baths
    • 2,266 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    27881 Highway 160, Cortez, CO 81321

    2266 sq ft residence, 10' x 20' storage unit, and RV/trailer parking all for lease for only $2,250 a month. Everything is behind a secure gated facility with property manager on site. This would make a great landing spot for the tenant that needs a combination of office space, storage space, and equipment parking. Tenant pays all utilities. Landlord pays property taxes, insurance, and maintenance.

    Justin Osborn Wells Group Real Estate

    27881 Highway 160, Cortez, CO 81321
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    $3,000 Plus Fees

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,861 Sq Ft
    • House for Rent

    1517 Golf Course Ln, Cortez, CO 81321

    Property Id: 2729074 3 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 2-Car Garage $3,000/month + utilities Month-to-Month Lease Available Enjoy comfort, flexibility, and beautiful surroundings in this well-maintained home located on Golf Course Lane in Cortez. Situated catty-corner to Conquistador Golf Course, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a peaceful setting with beautiful views and easy

    1517 Golf Course Ln, Cortez, CO 81321
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    $1,600

    Total Monthly Price

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,055 Sq Ft
    • 2 bed 1 bath on Montezuma

    510 E Montezuma Ave, Cortez, CO 81321

    Welcome to this 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home located in Cortez, CO. This house features washer/dryer hookups, clothes line, a covered patio perfect for enjoying the outdoors, off-street parking for your vehicles, and a storage shed for all your extra belongings. This place also offers a basement for additional storage. Newly painted and updated with new flooring. A great location on historical

    510 E Montezuma Ave, Cortez, CO 81321
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    $1,645

    Total Monthly Price

    • 1 Bed
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,269 Sq Ft
    • Condo for Rent

    444 E Montezuma Ave, Cortez, CO 81321

    Fully remodeled in summer 2026, this large ground-floor 1BR is ideally located at the corner of historic Montezuma Ave & Harrison St, near grocery stores, dining, and shopping. Enjoy new appliances, full-sized washer/dryer hookups, a free-standing natural gas fireplace, butcher block dining bar, storage room, and off-street parking. Access the building’s fully fenced, shared private courtyard

    444 E Montezuma Ave, Cortez, CO 81321
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    $2,350

    Total Monthly Price

    • 2 Beds
    • 1 Bath
    • 1,500 Sq Ft
    • Condo for Rent

    444 E Montezuma Ave, Cortez, CO 81321

    On the corner of historic Montezuma Ave & Harrison St, this ground-floor 2BR/1BA, plus a bonus room, unit is beautifully remodeled (summer 2026.) This is an all-inclusive rental offering a wonderful mix of location & upper end finishes. One monthly payment includes water, sewer, trash, electricity, natural gas, yard care, off-street parking, exterior security cameras, & WIFI. The home

    444 E Montezuma Ave, Cortez, CO 81321

Why Live in Cortez

Cortez, CO, is a southwestern town located 39 miles from the Four Corners, offering a rural lifestyle with a small-town atmosphere. With a population of 8,800, Cortez is known for its proximity to outdoor recreation spots like Mesa Verde National Park and San Juan National Forest, which are popular for hiking, hunting, and winter sports. The town features a bustling downtown scene with dining options including sushi spots, bakeries, and steakhouses along West Main Street. Cortez also has breweries, wine bars, coffee shops, and dive bars, although shopping options are limited to a few boutiques and national grocery chains. The town's largest park, Parque de Vida, includes sports fields, a skate park, and an amphitheater. Cortez BMX is a local favorite for motocross racing. Home styles range from Victorian cottages to stucco-sided ranch-style houses, with many properties featuring large lots. Cortez Municipal Airport, located 3 miles outside of town, provides daily flights to Denver and Phoenix. The town is served by Southwest Memorial Hospital. Cortez experiences mild summers with highs in the upper 80s and chilly winters with lows in the teens, averaging 33 inches of snowfall annually.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to rent a home in Cortez, CO?
The median rent for a home in Cortez, CO is $900 per month, though prices vary by neighborhood, size, and property type.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Cortez, CO?
To comfortably afford the median rent in Cortez, CO, a household needs to earn roughly $36,000 per year. This is based on the common guideline that households should spend no more than 30% of gross income on housing. Most landlords require monthly household income of at least 3x the monthly rent, and with a median rent of $900 per month in Cortez, CO, renters typically need to show $2,700 per month in gross income to qualify. Actual affordability will vary depending on household debts, other living expenses, and overall budget.

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