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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove Studio Apartments | $1,296 | $1,099 | $1,510 |
| Cottage Grove 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $1,100 | $1,785 |
| Cottage Grove 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,947 | $1,320 | $2,575 |
| Cottage Grove 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,242 | $1,145 | $3,360 |
| Cottage Grove 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $2,125 | $2,125 |
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cottage Grove, WI is found at Infinity in the East Side neighborhood and is 1,225 square feet priced from $1,745. Glacier Valley at Reston Heights in the East Madison neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,016 square feet and currently listed start at $1,595. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Cottage Grove:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infinity | K2 | 1,225 Sq Ft | $1,745 |
| Glacier Valley at Reston Heights | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with Den | 1,016 Sq Ft | $1,595 |
| Fusion at 841 | B9 | 914 Sq Ft | $1,695 |
| AutumnCreek | Geneva | 855 Sq Ft | $1,349 |
| The Landing on East Hill Parkway | C | 848 Sq Ft | $1,495 |
| Stockbridge Trails | Style C | 840 Sq Ft | $1,470 |
| Autumn Lake Apartments | Model A | 825 Sq Ft | $1,565 |
| Drumlin Towers | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 824 Sq Ft | $1,760 |
| Westminster Senior Apartments | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 810 Sq Ft | $1,120 |
| Aurora Pointe Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 725 Sq Ft | $1,410 |
As of March 08, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Cottage Grove, WI is the 1 BED 1 BATH Model starting from $925 at The Life at Madison Grove in the East Side neighborhood. The second most affordable Cottage Grove 1 Bedroom is the 1 Bed/ 1 Bath Model at Westminster Senior Apartments starting at $1,120 in the East Madison neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Cottage Grove is currently $1,531. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Cottage Grove:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Life at Madison Grove | 1 BED 1 BATH | $925 |
| Westminster Senior Apartments | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | $1,120 |
| The Meadowlands | Income-Restricted 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath | $1,199 |
| Authentix Cottage Grove | 1 BR Horizon Courtyard | $1,309 |
| North Star Apartments | 101-201-301 | $1,325 |
| AutumnCreek | Geneva | $1,349 |
| Hanover Square Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | $1,369 |
| Aurora Pointe Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | $1,410 |
| Signature Pointe | Style B2 | $1,445 |
| Fusion at 841 | B1 | $1,450 |
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Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Cottage Grove is at The Life at Madison Grove listed at $925.
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Cottage Grove is $1,531.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cottage Grove is a 1,225 square feet unit starting from $1,745 at Infinity.
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Cottage Grove is currently 566 sq ft.
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