FAQs

Cortland at Twin Creeks' amenities include a resort-style pool, a 24/7 fitness center and sports court, stainless steel appliances, expansive kitchen islands, and more. Our apartment community offers private detached garages for select homes. Learn more about our community and amenities here.

Yes, Cortland at Twin Creeks has a 24/7 fitness center with free group fitness classes, as well as a sports court.

Yes, Cortland at Twin Creeks is a pet-friendly apartment community with a leash-free bark park.

Cortland at Twin Creeks has one, two, and three-bedroom apartment homes. Schedule a tour to see our floor plans in person and check our availability.

No, Cortland at Twin Creeks does not have electric vehicle charging stations.

Apartment amenities are any unique or nonessential feature or service offered to renters. You can consider anything beyond the essentials of a functional apartment unit to be an amenity.

Cortland at Twin Creeks offers a variety of amenities including a resort-style pool, 24/7 fitness center, and a sport court. Check out all of our modern apartment amenities.

Apartments typically, but aren't required to, provide major kitchen appliances. Washers and dryers are included in some homes, but not all.

However, Cortland at Twin Creeks provides energy-efficient, stainless steel appliances and full-size washer and dryer sets in our apartment homes.

Cortland at Twin Creeks is located at 505 Benton Drive, Allen, TX 75013. We are conveniently located close to I-75 and SH-121, making your everyday commute a breeze. Explore what's around our neighborhood.

Cortland at Twin Creeks is located near employers like Kone, Toyota, State Farm, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Experian Technologies.

Cortland at Twin Creeks is zoned for the top-rated Allen ISD.

Both Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Dallas Love Field (DAL) are approximately 20 miles from Cortland at Twin Creeks.

Collin College Technical Campus is about 3 miles away from Cortland at Twin Creeks.

Located in the northern suburbs of Dallas, Allen is home to several excellent schools, and a relatively low cost of living compared to other areas in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Additionally, Allen offers many opportunities for outdoor activities, including parks, trails and recreational facilities.

Overall, it's a great place to live for those who enjoy the suburban lifestyle and easy access to the amenities of a large city.

The driving distance from Allen to Dallas is about 25 miles.

Yes, Cortland conducts a third-party screening that looks at credit history, rental history, and criminal background. The screening does not have specific credit score criteria but does flag items such as recent evictions, bankruptcies, felonies, and monies owed to previous landlords. In addition to the screening, we ask for proof of gross monthly income that is at least three (3) times the rental rate. You can visit our Resident Qualification Criteria page for more information.

Yes, Cortland accepts guarantors. Guarantors must also complete an application for residency, undergo screening, and meet our resident qualification criteria.

Security deposits are refundable contingent upon any damage to the apartment home beyond normal wear and tear. Please check your lease agreement for details about our security deposit requirements.

We do offer alternative options for paying your security deposit through our partnership with Jetty. Jetty Deposit lets you make a low monthly payment (or a one-time payment) instead of a traditional cash deposit. To learn more about how Jetty Deposit works and how to sign up, visit jetty.com/cortland.

We do run special offers from time to time. Please check the homepage on our website, our Google posts, or contact our team to find out about any current specials.

We require residents to have renters insurance with at least $300,000 liability coverage. While we encourage all residents to have renters insurance through the provider of their own choice, we also offer the option of enrolling in our Liability Only Protection Program. Liability Only Protection provides a low-cost alternative to satisfy the minimum liability requirement in your lease for only $15/month; however, it’s important to note that this option is not renters insurance and does not provide coverage for personal belongings. Please ask our community team for more details.

Yes, we are a pet-friendly apartment community. We love our Cortland pets! We require cats and dogs to be registered with our community, and certain pet fees may apply.

While we are a pet-friendly apartment community and love our resident pets, there are a few policies to keep in mind before bringing your pet home. We welcome two cats or dogs per apartment home, with a weight limit of 80 pounds per pet. At all Cortland communities, certain aggressive breeds/mixes are not accepted, including but not limited to: Rottweiler, Chow, Presa Canario, Doberman, Akita, Pit Bull (also known as American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, or Pit Bull Terrier), Cane Corso, or any Mastiff breed.

We generally welcome any animals you'd find at your local pet store to join you in your home. Pets that are not cats or dogs must continually stay in a cage or tank, are limited to two per apartment, and do not require a fee. Aquarium tanks larger than 50 gallons, non-domestic animals, venomous animals, and exotic pets are not allowed.

In addition, please note that all pet deposits and non-refundable fees must be paid before moving in. Service animals are welcome in our community and are not limited by a weight restriction.

Yes, you can reach our team anytime to place a routine or emergency service request by calling our 24/7 service hotline, which you can find on the Residents page. If you call outside of office hours, our on-call service associate will be on hand to address requests that qualify as an emergency.

If you experience excessive noise from a neighbor or outside our community quiet hours, please contact our community team so we can help address your concerns. If you ever feel like a neighbor’s safety is at risk, please call 911.

You can make certain changes, like painting walls and hanging wall art, to reflect your personal style while still complementing the rest of your community and protecting your security deposit. Please check your lease agreement or ask our community team about specific decorating policies.

Our lease agreement gives the community team the right to enter a resident’s apartment home at any time. However, we try to make residents aware of any scheduled inspections or any need to enter their home at least 24 hours in advance. In the case of an emergency, like a leak, Cortland has the right to enter without advanced notice to prevent further damage to the apartment home or community.

Rent is due on the first of each month.

You can pay rent online through our Cortland Connect resident portal and mobile app. We accept the following payment methods:

• E-check: ACH (e-check) is accepted with no additional fees.
• Credit cards: Master Card, Visa, Discover, and AMEX are accepted for an additional fee. Master Card, AMEX, and Discover card transactions charge a service fee of 2.95% of the transaction amount, while Visa transactions charge a service fee of 2.95% of the resident’s monthly lease amount.
• eMoney Order: Payments made using eMoney Order are accepted for an additional fee. You can request a payment coupon to make a payment using eMoney order through your Cortland Connect portal.

Yes, please check your lease agreement for more information about our late fee policies.

Yes, our early termination policy is defined in your lease agreement. However, there are some exceptions to this. Please contact our team for more information.

No, we do not permit short-term renting or subletting of any sort in our community. Homestay services such as Airbnb or VRBO are also prohibited.