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

Artisan Square

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The Edge at Cottage Grove Commons

Drumlin Towers

1501 N Windsor Ave, Unit 106, Unit 106

Glenwood Senior Living

Olde Town Center

Glen Grove
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Drumlin Reserve

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Prentice Park

The Meadows

Hercules Trail

AutumnCreek

Glacier Valley at Reston Heights

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apollo 502

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Grand Park

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Harmony at Grandview Commons

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Lion's Gate at Grandview

10-63 Sinykin Cir

Catalina Crossing

Prairie Stone Commons

Glacier Hills Apartments

The Life at Madison Grove

Camden Court Apartments

131 N Fair Oaks Ave

1975 E Washington Ave
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Fusion at 841

253 Bunting Ln

Jupiter Crossing

546 Kelly St
Cottage Grove, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Cottage Grove?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove Studio Apartments | $1,317 | $1,195 | $1,650 |
| Cottage Grove 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,522 | $668 | $1,845 |
| Cottage Grove 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,921 | $1,320 | $2,650 |
| Cottage Grove 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,302 | $1,145 | $3,325 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster Senior Apartments | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $668 |
| The Life at Madison Grove | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1,000 |
| Hercules Trail | D1 | Studio,1BA | $1,195 |
| Authentix Cottage Grove | Studio Horizon Overlook | Studio,1BA | $1,214 |
| AutumnCreek | Cambridge | Studio,1BA | $1,219 |
| Glacier Valley at Reston Heights | Plan Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $1,245 |
| Infinity | A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,270 |
| The Meadows | 1bd-r | 1BR,1BA | $1,280 |
| apollo 502 | E | Studio,1BA | $1,300 |
| Grand Park | Unit C | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jupiter Crossing | D1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Prairie Stone Commons | A | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Fieldstone Estates | Obsidian | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Lion's Gate at Grandview | #101-201-301 | 2BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Prairie Grove | B | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Sunset Terrace | F | 2BR,2BA | $1.65 |
| Aurora Pointe Apartments | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Glen Grove | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
| The Life at Madison Grove | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Westminster Senior Apartments | 1 Bed Walk-In | 1BR,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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