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Off-Campus Housing Near SUNY Cortland
$750+/unit
Fees may applyCollege Suites at Cortland
$2,500/unit
Fees may applyCortland Off-Campus Luxury Student Housing
$3,000+/unit
Fees may apply10 Maple Ave
$4,000/unit
Fees may apply10 Pleasant Street
$3,100/unit
Fees may apply22 Sands St
$3,500+/unit
Fees may apply6 Monroe HeightsCortland
$2,950/unit
Fees may apply88 Groton Avenue
$3,000+/unit
Fees may applyAVAILABLE 2 AND 3 BEDROOM 2026/2027
About Off-Campus Housing Near SUNY Cortland
SUNY Cortland is a public comprehensive university in Cortland, NY, enrolling about 6,500 students and known for its education, physical education, and sport management programs. The campus sits in a small city of roughly 18,000 people in central New York, making off-campus housing plentiful and affordable. Students enjoy a tight-knit college-town atmosphere with most rentals within walking distance of campus.
SUNY Cortland Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
SUNY Cortland requires all first-year students to live in university residence halls for their first year. Exceptions are granted only for students commuting from a parent or guardian's home within a defined radius.
Off-Campus Eligibility
Sophomores and upperclassmen are free to live off campus and make up the majority of the private rental market in Cortland. Many students move off campus after freshman year to take advantage of lower rents in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Lease Timing
Most Cortland landlords list properties for the following academic year starting in November and December. Students who wait until spring often find the best options already taken, so beginning your search in late fall is strongly advised.
Housing policies change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with SUNY Cortland before signing a lease.