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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. 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 Grove2 BED 1 BATH2BR,1BA$1,000
The Meadowlands1 Bedroom 1 Bath (Income Restriction Apply)1BR,1BA$1,129
AutumnCreek Apartment HomesBrittanniaStudio,1BA$1,209
Authentix Cottage GroveStudio Horizon CourtyardStudio,1BA$1,244
RI ApartmentsDStudio,1BA$1,290

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

As of September 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottage Grove area is the $1.51 price per square foot Atria Model at Catalina Crossing in the in the East Madison neighborhood starting from $1,899. The second greatest value Cottage Grove apartment is the Thompson 2nd Floor Model at 10-63 Sinykin Cir starting at $1,750 with a $1.40 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.
Catalina CrossingAtria2BR,2BA$1.51
10-63 Sinykin CirThompson 2nd Floor2BR,2BA$1.40
The ViewD3.12BR,2BA$1.59
The Landing on East Hill ParkwayA12BR,2BA$1.56
Glacier Valley at Reston Heights1 Bedroom, 1 Bath with Den1BR,1BA$1.60
Hercules TrailK11BR,1BA$1.55
Glen Grove2x12BR,1BA$1.42
The Meadows2b/1b-r2BR,1BA$1.52
Aurora Pointe Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.55
The Meadowlands1 Bedroom 1 Bath (Income Restriction Apply)1BR,1BA$1.59

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Cottage Grove, WI

Ranked #69

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cottage Grove

What type of rentals are currently available in Cottage Grove?

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in Cottage Grove, WI with pricing that ranges from $895 to $3,495. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cottage Grove ranging from $1,000 to $4,200.

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 $1,000 to $4,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,173.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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