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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove Studio Apartments | $1,554 | $1,483 | $1,673 |
| Cottage Grove 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,617 | $1,045 | $2,395 |
| Cottage Grove 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,039 | $878 | $2,875 |
| Cottage Grove 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,859 | $1,054 | $3,700 |
| Cottage Grove 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,850 | $3,750 | $3,950 |
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bedroom Homes | $1,749 | $1,000 | $2,150 |
| 3 Bedroom Homes | $2,584 | $1,850 | $4,250 |
| 4 Bedroom Homes | $3,249 | $2,100 | $4,600 |
| 5 Bedroom Homes | $4,100 | $3,250 | $4,750 |
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As of today, September 08, 2026, there are currently 105 available Cottage Grove apartments priced from $878 to $3,950, with an average monthly rent of $1,954.
There are 3 neighborhoods in the Cottage Grove area with available listings as of today. The three neighborhoods with the most options are East Lyn Lake with 1,746 listings, Kenwood with 1,443 listings, and Nicollet Island with 1,367 listings.
Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Cottage Grove ranges from $1,045 to $2,395 with an average monthly rent of $1,617.
The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Cottage Grove range from $878 to $2,875. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $2,039.
There are currently 16 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Cottage Grove on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,054 to $3,700 - averaging $2,859 for the location.
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