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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove Studio Apartments | $1,279 | $1,139 | $1,494 |
| Cottage Grove 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,526 | $1,100 | $1,870 |
| Cottage Grove 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,942 | $1,320 | $2,550 |
| Cottage Grove 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,141 | $1,145 | $3,360 |
| Cottage Grove 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,125 | $2,125 | $2,125 |
The largest available Studio apartment unit in Cottage Grove, WI is found at apollo 502 in the East Side neighborhood and is 621 square feet priced from $1,300. Signature Pointe in the Poplar Creek neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 613 square feet and currently listed start at $1,345. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Cottage Grove:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| apollo 502 | E | 621 Sq Ft | $1,300 |
| Signature Pointe | Style A2 (Surface Parking) | 613 Sq Ft | $1,345 |
| AutumnCreek | Oakwood (Studio+Den) | 591 Sq Ft | $1,249 |
| Fusion at 841 | A2-A | 572 Sq Ft | $1,225 |
| RI Apartments | D | 569 Sq Ft | $1,340 |
As of February 22, 2026 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Cottage Grove, WI is the Aspen Model starting from $1,099 at AutumnCreek in the Burke Heights neighborhood. The second most affordable Cottage Grove Studio is the Studio Horizon Overlook Model at Authentix Cottage Grove starting at $1,176 in the Outer Sun Prairie neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Cottage Grove is currently $1,279. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Cottage Grove:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| AutumnCreek | Aspen | $1,099 |
| Authentix Cottage Grove | Studio Horizon Overlook | $1,176 |
| Hercules Trail | D1 | $1,200 |
| Fusion at 841 | A2-A | $1,225 |
| Glacier Valley at Reston Heights | Plan Efficiency | $1,245 |
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Currently the most affordable Studio in Cottage Grove is at AutumnCreek listed at $1,099.
The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Cottage Grove is $1,279.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Cottage Grove is a 621 square feet unit starting from $1,300 at apollo 502.
The average size for a Studio rental in Cottage Grove is currently 548 sq ft.
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