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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove Studio Apartments | $1,538 | $1,443 | $1,673 |
Cottage Grove 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,670 | $1,199 | $2,395 |
| Cottage Grove 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,201 | $1,392 | $2,925 |
| Cottage Grove 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,807 | $1,054 | $3,700 |
| Cottage Grove 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,700 | $3,650 | $3,750 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cottage Grove, MN is found at Ascend at Woodbury in the Kingsfield Colonial neighborhood and is 1,009 square feet priced from $2,120. The Aurilla Apartments in the Silverwood neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 726 square feet and currently listed start at $1,746. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Cottage Grove:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascend at Woodbury | The Cascade with Den (B3) | 1,009 Sq Ft | $2,120 |
| The Aurilla Apartments | Couplet | 726 Sq Ft | $1,746 |
| Bluestem | Wild Indigo - One Bedroom | 711 Sq Ft | $1,139 |
| Grove80 Apartments | Hynes - A6-ACC | 685 Sq Ft | $1,558 |
| Newport Ponds | 1 Bedroom (650 sq. ft) | 650 Sq Ft | $1,242 |
| Newport Commons | 1 Bedroom Apartments | 535 Sq Ft | $1,245 |
As of July 25, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cottage Grove, MN is the Scarlet Begonia - One Bedroom Model starting from $811 at Bluestem in the Silverwood neighborhood. The second most affordable Cottage Grove 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bedroom 01A (650 sq. ft.) Model at Newport Ponds starting at $1,242 in the Newport neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Cottage Grove is currently $1,670. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Cottage Grove:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Bluestem | Scarlet Begonia - One Bedroom | $811 |
| Newport Ponds | 1 Bedroom 01A (650 sq. ft.) | $1,242 |
| Newport Commons | 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,245 |
| Grove80 Apartments | Hynes - A6-ACC | $1,558 |
| Cottages of Cottage Grove | 1BD | $1,595 |
| Ascend at Woodbury | The Rainier (B1) | $1,605 |
| The Aurilla Apartments | Couplet | $1,746 |
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The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cottage Grove is $1,670.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cottage Grove is a 1,009 square feet unit starting from $2,120 at Ascend at Woodbury.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Cottage Grove is currently 717 sq ft.
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