Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cottage Grove, MN from $600 (32 Rentals)

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Grove80 Apartments
$1,408 - $2,183
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$1,400 - $2,175
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Grove80 Apartments

7550 80th StCottage Grove, MN 55016
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The Aurilla Apartments
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$1,596 - $3,416
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$1,515 - $3,335
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The Aurilla Apartments

7689 Hardwood Ave SCottage Grove, MN 55016
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Bluestem
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Bluestem

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

Hinton Heights

7750 Hinton AveCottage Grove, MN 55016
Corporate Housing
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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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property at 7777 Hemingway Ave S

$1,895

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$1,895

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$1,895

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

7777 Hemingway Ave S

Cottage GroveMN55016
property at 6844 Meadow Grass Ln S

$2,095

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$2,095

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$2,095

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

6844 Meadow Grass Ln S

Cottage GroveMN55016

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1651 10th Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4
$1,400
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$1,400

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$1,400
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 1

1651 10th Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

1651 10th AveNewport, MN 55055
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Ascend at Woodbury
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$1,560 - $3,481
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$1,555 - $3,476
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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
Senior Living
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10 Pointe Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

10 Pointe Apartments

1440 10th AveNewport, MN 55055
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property at 132 W Warburton St

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

132 W Warburton St

South St. PaulMN55075

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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 118 25th St W

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jun 1

118 25th St W

HastingsMN55033
property at 630 7th Ave

$1,700

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$1,700

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$1,700

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 13

630 7th Ave

NewportMN55055
property at 2355 Springside Dr E

$1,850

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$1,850

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$1,850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

2355 Springside Dr E

MaplewoodMN55119
property at 2571 Mallard Dr

$1,900

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$1,900

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$1,900

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 10

2571 Mallard Dr

WoodburyMN55125
property at 691 Cimarron

$1,999

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$1,999

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$1,999

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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691 Cimarron

Lake ElmoMN55042
property at 154 Cimarron

$1,999

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$1,999

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$1,999

3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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154 Cimarron

Lake ElmoMN55042

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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 2 Beds unit found at Park Place I Apartments in the Silverwood neighborhood priced from $878. Newport Ponds in the Kingsfield Colonial neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cottage Grove apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Place I ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,1BA$878
Newport PondsStudio (500 sq. ft.)Studio,1BA$999
Newport Commons1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$1,295
Grove80 ApartmentsCedarhurst - S4Studio,1BA$1,503
The Aurilla ApartmentsCouplet1BR,1BA$1,596
Hinton Heights2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1BA$1,664
The Legends of Cottage Grove 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom P2BR,2BA$1,713
Ascend at WoodburyThe Sanford (B8)1BR,1BA$1,734
Acclaim of Woodbury – Modern Living, Thoughtfully DesignedThe Alpin | Single-Level3BR,2BA$2,900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage Grove, MN

As of May 07, 2026 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, Thoughtfully Designed in the in the Bailey's Arbor neighborhood starting from $3,095. The second greatest value Cottage Grove apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Hinton Heights starting at $1,664 with a $1.63 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 Living, Thoughtfully DesignedThe Ridge | Single-Level3BR,2BA$2.12
Hinton Heights2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.63
The Legends of Cottage Grove 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom C2BR,2BA$1.71
Ascend at WoodburyThe Sanford (B8)1BR,1BA$2.37
The Aurilla ApartmentsCouplet1BR,1BA$2.20
Grove80 ApartmentsHyde - A71BR,1BA$2.52
Park Place I ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1.33
Newport Commons1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$2.42
Newport PondsStudio (500 sq. ft.)Studio ,1BA$2.00

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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 $1,199 at Newport Ponds.

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 $878 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 Hinton Heights and starts from $1,974.

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