Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cottage Grove, MN from $600 (31 Rentals)

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Grove80 Apartments
$1,443 - $2,708
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$1,435 - $2,700
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Grove80 Apartments

7550 80th StCottage Grove, MN 55016
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The Aurilla Apartments
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$1,566 - $3,931
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$1,485 - $3,850
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The Aurilla Apartments

7689 Hardwood Ave SCottage Grove, MN 55016
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property at 9200 Indian Blvd S

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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9200 Indian Blvd S

Cottage GroveMN55016
property at 8856 92nd St S

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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8856 92nd St S

Cottage GroveMN55016
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Bluestem
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bluestem

7601 79th St SCottage Grove, MN 55016
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Hinton Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hinton Heights

7750 Hinton AveCottage Grove, MN 55016
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Cottage Grove Estates
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cottage Grove Estates

7505-7545 79th St SCottage Grove, MN 55016
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680 6th St, Unit 680
$1,050
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$1,050

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$1,050
1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jul 1

680 6th St, Unit 680

680 6th StNewport, MN 55055
property at 670 4th St

$1,245

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$1,245

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$1,245

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

670 4th St

NewportMN55055
property at 1624 10th Ave

$1,275

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$1,275

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$1,275

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 2

1624 10th Ave

NewportMN55055

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Ascend at Woodbury
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$1,508 - $3,331
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$1,503 - $3,326
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Ascend at Woodbury

4151 Benjamin DrWoodbury, MN 55129
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Pioneer Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Pioneer Apartments

900 3rd StSt. Paul Park, MN 55071
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property at 132 W Warburton St

$999

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$999

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$999

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

132 W Warburton St

South St. PaulMN55075
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10 Pointe Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10 Pointe Apartments

1440 10th AveNewport, MN 55055
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Orville Commons
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Orville Commons

4290 Radio DrWoodbury, MN 55129
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Red Rock Manor
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Red Rock Manor

1421 10th AveNewport, MN 55055
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property at 221 Grand Ave

$1,365

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$1,365

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$1,365

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

221 Grand Ave

South St. PaulMN55075
property at 1761 8th Ave

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1761 8th Ave

NewportMN55055

Cottage Grove, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottage Grove Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cottage Grove, MN is a Studio unit found at Bluestem in the Silverwood neighborhood priced from $666. Orville Commons in the Bailey's Arbor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cottage Grove apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BluestemPrairie Rose - StudioStudio,1BA$666
Orville Commons1C1BR,1BA$1,175
Woodland Park Apartments2 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms2BR,2BA$1,247
Hinton Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,320
Newport Ponds2 Bedroom 02A (750 sq. ft.)2BR,1BA$1,425
Grove80 ApartmentsWoodridge - S2Studio,1BA$1,448
The Aurilla ApartmentsEllipsis1BR,1BA$1,566
Cottages of Cottage Grove1BD1BR,1BA$1,595
The Legends of Cottage Grove 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom K2BR,2BA$1,697

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage Grove, MN

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottage Grove area is the $2.09 price per square foot The Creston | Single-Level Model at Acclaim of Woodbury in the in the Bailey's Arbor neighborhood starting from $2,895. The second greatest value Cottage Grove apartment is the Two Bedroom E Model at The Legends of Cottage Grove 55+ Apartments starting at $1,697 with a $1.65 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 WoodburyThe Creston | Single-Level2BR,2BA$2.09
The Legends of Cottage Grove 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom E2BR,1BA$1.65
Woodland Park Apartments2 Bedrooms 2 bathrooms2BR,2BA$1.23
1136 2nd Street, Unit 11361136 2nd Street2BR,1BA$1.47
Hinton Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.76
Newport Ponds2 Bedroom 02A (750 sq. ft.)2BR,1BA$1.90
The Aurilla ApartmentsOctave1BR,1BA$2.21
Orville Commons1C1BR,1BA$1.63
BluestemWild Indigo - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
Ascend at WoodburyThe Rainier (B1)1BR,1BA$2.49

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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 $1,139 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 $1,247 at Woodland Park 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 $1,961.

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