Cheap Apartments for Rent in Cottage Grove, WI from $800 (28 Rentals)

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Glenwood Senior Living
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Glenwood Senior Living

405 W Cottage Grove RdCottage Grove, WI 53527
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1120 N Windsor AveCottage Grove, WI 53527
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Olde Town Center

218 S Main StCottage Grove, WI 53527
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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 The Life at Madison Grove in the East Side neighborhood priced from $925. The Meadowlands in the East Madison neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,129. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cottage Grove apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Life at Madison Grove1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$925
The MeadowlandsOne BR1BR,1BA$1,129
Prairie GroveDStudio,1BA$1,195
The Meadows2br/1b2BR,1BA$1,290
Authentix Cottage GroveStudio Retreat OverlookStudio,1BA$1,291
RI ApartmentsDStudio,1BA$1,340
Hanover Square Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,369
The Edge at Cottage Grove CommonsCG-B1BR,1BA$1,395
Jupiter CrossingH1BR,1BA$1,395
The Landing on East Hill ParkwayC1BR,1BA$1,400

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

As of June 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottage Grove area is the $1.35 price per square foot Sequoia - WP Model at Catalina Crossing in the in the Glendale neighborhood starting from $2,399. The second greatest value Cottage Grove apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at Glacier Valley at Reston Heights starting at $1,785 with a $1.51 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.
Catalina CrossingSequoia - WP2BR,2.5BA$1.35
Glacier Valley at Reston Heights2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.51
Artisan SquareF2BR,2BA$1.53
AutumnCreek Apartment HomesLowell2BR,2BA$1.52
Autumn Lake ApartmentsModel A11BR,1BA$1.78
The Meadows2b/1b-r2BR,1BA$1.52
The Landing on East Hill ParkwayC1BR,1BA$1.66
Door Creek ApartmentsBedford1BR,1BA$1.75
The MeadowlandsOne BR1BR,1BA$1.59
The Life at Madison Grove1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.32

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Cottage Grove, WI

Ranked #46

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

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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 Prairie Grove 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 $925 at The Life at Madison Grove.

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 The Meadowlands and starts from $1,893.

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