Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cottage Grove, WI from $800 (31 Rentals)

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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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Glen Grove
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Grove

1120 N Windsor AveCottage Grove, WI 53527
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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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Fusion at 841
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Fusion at 841

841 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 Studio unit found at AutumnCreek in the Burke Heights neighborhood priced from $1,019. The Meadows Apartments in the East Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,205. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cottage Grove apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
AutumnCreekNevadaStudio,1BA$1,019
The Meadows Apartments1b/1b-r1BR,1BA$1,205
Authentix Cottage Grove1 BR Horizon Courtyard1BR,1BA$1,220
The Life at Madison Grove1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,225
Glacier Valley at Reston HeightsPlan EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,245
Fusion at 841A4Studio,1BA$1,245
Signature PointeStyle A4 (Surface Parking)Studio,1BA$1,270
The Edge at Cottage Grove CommonsCG-A1BR,1BA$1,295
apollo 502EStudio,1BA$1,300
Autumn Lake ApartmentsEfficiency-Model CStudio,1BA$1,300

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

As of December 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottage Grove area is the $1.40 price per square foot Thompson 2nd Floor Model at 10-63 Sinykin Cir in the in the East Side neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Cottage Grove apartment is the Obsidian Model at Fieldstone Estates starting at $1,609 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the East Side 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.
10-63 Sinykin CirThompson 2nd Floor2BR,2BA$1.40
Fieldstone EstatesObsidian2BR,2BA$1.31
The Landing on East Hill ParkwayE2BR,2BA$1.39
Lion's Gate at Grandview#101-201-3012BR,2BA$1.45
Jupiter CrossingM2BR,2BA$1.51
Artisan SquareA2BR,2BA$1.51
Catalina CrossingAcacia2BR,1BA$1.74
Hercules TrailK1BR,1BA$1.61
InfinityH1BR,1BA$1.69
Stockbridge TrailsStyle C1BR,1BA$1.66

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cottage Grove, WI

Ranked #62

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Cottage Grove, WI

Walk Score®

28 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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 AutumnCreek listed at $1,019.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottage Grove Apartment is $1,205 at The Meadows 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 $1,290 at The Meadows 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 Harmony at Grandview Commons and starts from $1,665.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!