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Cottage Grove, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottage Grove Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cottage Grove, MN is a Studio unit found at Bluestem in the Silverwood neighborhood priced from $666. Woodland Park Apartments in the Silverwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $989. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cottage Grove apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
BluestemPrairie Rose - StudioStudio,1BA$666
Woodland Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$989
Newport Ponds1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,179

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Cottage Grove, MN and Nearby

As of June 11, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottage Grove area is the $2.09 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 $3,050. The second greatest value Cottage Grove apartment is the B2 Model at Grove Ridge starting at $1,465 with a $1.43 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$2.09
Grove RidgeB22BR,1BA$1.43
Cottages of Cottage Grove2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.68
Hinton Heights2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.82
The Legends of Cottage Grove 55+ ApartmentsOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1.76
Woodland Park Apartments1 Bedroom 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.30
The Aurilla ApartmentsEllipsis1BR,1BA$2.38
BluestemWild Indigo - One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.56
Newport Ponds1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.81
Grove80 ApartmentsKingston - S3Studio ,1BA$2.42

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cottage Grove

What type of rentals are currently available in Cottage Grove?

There are currently 50 Apartments for Rent in Cottage Grove, MN with pricing that ranges from $666 to $3,791. There are also 41 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cottage Grove ranging from $850 to $5,700.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cottage Grove?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cottage Grove ranges from $850 to $5,700 with an average monthly rent of $3,214.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Cottage Grove?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Cottage Grove range from $1,054 to $3,791, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,950 to $3,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,650.

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