Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cottage Grove, WI from $800 (45 Rentals)

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Glenwood Senior Living
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenwood Senior Living

405 W Cottage Grove RdCottage 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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Olde Town Center
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Olde Town Center

218 S Main StCottage Grove, WI 53527
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Drumlin Reserve
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Drumlin Reserve

107 E Reynolds StCottage Grove, WI 53527
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Prentice Park
$1,145 - $2,074
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$1,145 - $2,074
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Prentice Park

803 N Thompson DrMadison, WI 53704
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Camden Court Apartments
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$1,270 - $1,985
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$1,270 - $1,985
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Camden Court Apartments

2601 Old Camden SqMadison, 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 2 Beds unit found at The Life at Madison Grove in the East Side neighborhood priced from $1,000. Hercules Trail in the East Side neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,145. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cottage Grove apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,000
Hercules TrailD1Studio,1BA$1,145
Prairie GroveGStudio,1BA$1,175
AutumnCreekAspenStudio,1BA$1,179
Westminster Senior Apartments1 Bed Walk-In1BR,1BA$1,180
The Meadows Apartments1bd-r1BR,1BA$1,249
Artisan SquareBStudio,1BA$1,250
Glacier Valley at Reston HeightsPlan EfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,280
Authentix Cottage Grove1 BR Horizon Courtyard1BR,1BA$1,295
Grand ParkUnit CStudio,1BA$1,315

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

As of June 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Cottage Grove area is the $1.31 price per square foot A Model at Prairie Stone Commons in the in the East Madison neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Cottage Grove apartment is the Garden Model at Prentice Park starting at $1,599 with a $1.45 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.
Prairie Stone CommonsA2BR,2BA$1.31
Prentice ParkGarden2BR,1BA$1.45
Sunset TerraceF2BR,2BA$1.58
Harmony at Grandview CommonsC-3C.23BR,1.5BA$1.64
Aurora Pointe Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.51
Glen Grove2x12BR,1BA$1.47
The Life at Madison Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1.18
Stockbridge TrailsStyle C1BR,1BA$1.66
Jannah Village Apartments1x1 Apartment1BR,1BA$1.66
Westminster Senior Apartments1 Bed Walk-In1BR,1BA$1.46

Lakeshore to Lecture Hall: Finding Your Perfect Student Apartment in Madison, WI

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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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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,145.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Cottage Grove Apartment is $1,180 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 Harmony at Grandview Commons and starts from $1,622.

Expert Rental Resources

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