Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cottage Grove, MN from $600 (10 Rentals)

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680 6th St
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680 6th St

680 6th StNewport, MN 55055
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900 3rd StSt. Paul Park, MN 55071
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1440 10th AveNewport, MN 55055
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Cottage Grove, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottage Grove Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cottage Grove, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Bluestem in the Silverwood neighborhood priced from $781. Park Place I Apartments in the Silverwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $844. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cottage Grove apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BluestemScarlet Begonia - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$781
Park Place I ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,1BA$844
Red Rock Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,260

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage Grove, MN

As of October 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottage Grove area is the $2.12 price per square foot The Ridge | Single-Level Model at Acclaim of Woodbury – Modern Living in the in the Bailey's Arbor neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Cottage Grove apartment is the Three Bedroom C Model at The Legends of Cottage Grove 55+ Apartments starting at $1,978 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Silverwood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Cottage Grove apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Acclaim of Woodbury – Modern LivingThe Ridge | Single-Level3BR,2BA$2.12
The Legends of Cottage Grove 55+ ApartmentsThree Bedroom C3BR,2BA$1.49
Hinton Heights3 Bed 2 Bath - A3BR,2BA$1.79
680 6th St680 6th St1BR,1BA$1.27
Ascend at WoodburyThe Williamson (B9)1BR,1BA$2.45
Park Place I ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1.28
BluestemScarlet Begonia - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.19
Red Rock Manor1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.19
Newport Commons1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$2.42
The Aurilla ApartmentsCanto1BR,1BA$2.67

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33 / 100

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36 / 100

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Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottage Grove Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottage Grove Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottage Grove Apartment is $781 at Bluestem.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Cottage Grove Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Cottage Grove is starting from $844 at Park Place I Apartments.

What is the most affordable Cottage Grove Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cottage Grove Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Legends of Cottage Grove 55+ Apartments and starts from $1,978.

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