Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cottage Grove, WI from $600 (49 Rentals)

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property at 1501 N Windsor Ave

$1,775

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1501 N Windsor Ave, Unit 106, Unit 106

1501 N Windsor Ave
Cottage GroveWI53527
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Glenwood Senior Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenwood Senior Living

405 W Cottage Grove RdCottage Grove, WI 53527
Senior Living
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Olde Town Center
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olde Town Center

218 S Main StCottage Grove, WI 53527
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Glen Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Grove

1120 N Windsor AveCottage Grove, WI 53527
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Drumlin Reserve
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Drumlin Reserve

107 E Reynolds StCottage Grove, WI 53527
Senior Living
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Prentice Park
$1,145 - $2,074
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 2

Prentice Park

803 N Thompson DrMadison, WI 53704
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Fusion at 841
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fusion at 841

841 Jupiter DrMadison, WI 53718
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Jupiter Crossing
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Jupiter Crossing

834 Jupiter DrMadison, WI 53718
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Cottage Grove, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottage Grove Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cottage Grove, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Westminster Senior Apartments in the East Madison neighborhood priced from $668. The Life at Madison Grove in the East Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cottage Grove apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Westminster Senior Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$668
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,000
Hercules TrailD1Studio,1BA$1,195
Authentix Cottage GroveStudio Horizon OverlookStudio,1BA$1,214
AutumnCreekCambridgeStudio,1BA$1,219
Glacier Valley at Reston HeightsPlan EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,245
InfinityA1Studio,1BA$1,270
The Meadows1bd-r1BR,1BA$1,280
apollo 502EStudio,1BA$1,300
Grand ParkUnit CStudio,1BA$1,315

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

As of April 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottage Grove area is the $1.33 price per square foot D1 Model at Jupiter Crossing in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Cottage Grove apartment is the A Model at Prairie Stone Commons starting at $1,800 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the East Madison 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.
Jupiter CrossingD12BR,2BA$1.33
Prairie Stone CommonsA2BR,2BA$1.37
Fieldstone EstatesObsidian2BR,2BA$1.33
Lion's Gate at Grandview#101-201-3012BR,1BA$1.45
Prairie GroveB2BR,2BA$1.57
Sunset TerraceF2BR,2BA$1.65
Aurora Pointe Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.49
Glen Grove2x12BR,1BA$1.47
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.18
Westminster Senior Apartments1 Bed Walk-In1BR,1BA$1.46

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Cottage Grove Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Cottage Grove?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Cottage Grove is at Hercules Trail listed at $1,195.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottage Grove Apartment is $668 at Westminster Senior Apartments.

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 $1,000 at The Life at Madison Grove.

What is the most affordable Cottage Grove Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Cottage Grove Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Glen Grove and starts from $1,562.

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