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Cottage Grove, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Cottage Grove Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Cottage Grove, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Park Place I Apartments in the Silverwood neighborhood priced from $819. Newport Ponds in the Silverwood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,199. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Cottage Grove apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Place I ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,1BA$819
Newport Ponds1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,199
Hinton Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,328
The AurillaCanto1BR,1BA$1,385
Grove80 ApartmentsHenslowe - A11BR,1BA$1,450

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

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Cottage Grove area is the $2.16 price per square foot The Ridge | Single-Level Model at Acclaim of Woodbury Rental Home Community in the in the Bailey's Arbor neighborhood starting from $3,150. The second greatest value Cottage Grove apartment is the Two Bedroom G Model at The Legends of Cottage Grove 55+ Apartments starting at $1,602 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Silverwood 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.
Acclaim of Woodbury Rental Home CommunityThe Ridge | Single-Level3BR,2BA$2.16
The Legends of Cottage Grove 55+ ApartmentsTwo Bedroom G2BR,1BA$1.42
Grove RidgeB22BR,1BA$1.55
Cottages of Cottage Grove2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.93
1132 2nd Street1132 2nd Street2BR,1BA$1.47
Hinton Heights1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.77
Park Place I ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Floor Plan2BR,1BA$1.24
Newport Ponds1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.84
Newport Commons2 Bedroom Apartments2BR,1BA$2.45
Grove80 ApartmentsCedarhurst - S4Studio ,1BA$2.31

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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, MN with pricing that ranges from $819 to $4,026. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Cottage Grove ranging from $1,650 to $6,995.

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 $1,650 to $6,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,898.

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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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Minneapolis

Written by: Stephanie Lica

I'm Stephanie, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Minneapolis, MN. I've lived in Minnesota all my life, save for a brief stint in Wisconsin.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.