Cheap Homes for Rent in Cottage Grove, WI from $1,300 (9 Rentals)

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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. AutumnCreek Apartment Homes in the Burke Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,189. 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
AutumnCreek Apartment HomesAspenStudio,1BA$1,189
Grand ParkUnit CStudio,1BA$1,325

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

As of July 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 $2,401. The second greatest value Cottage Grove apartment is the Model B Model at Autumn Lake Apartments starting at $1,745 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Burke Heights 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
Autumn Lake ApartmentsModel B2BR,2BA$1.46
AutumnCreek Apartment HomesLowell2BR,2BA$1.52
The Edge at Cottage Grove CommonsCG-G (2BR+den)2BR,2BA$1.74
Glacier Valley at Reston Heights1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with Den1BR,1BA$1.60
Hercules TrailK11BR,1BA$1.50
Glen Grove2x12BR,1BA$1.59
The Meadows2b/1b-r2BR,1BA$1.52
Fusion at 841B11BR,1BA$1.71
The Life at Madison Grove1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cottage Grove

What type of rentals are currently available in Cottage Grove?

There are currently 51 Apartments for Rent in Cottage Grove, WI with pricing that ranges from $875 to $3,275. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cottage Grove ranging from $1,300 to $3,610.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Cottage Grove?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Cottage Grove ranges from $1,300 to $3,610 with an average monthly rent of $2,194.

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