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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly

Location

7102 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI 53718, USA
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Management

Door Creek Apartments

Leasing office

(608) 216-0600

Property Overview

Cottage Grove Apartments is rated 7.9 out of 10 by Zumper, with especially strong scores for amenities and location, plus included heat and water. It offers excellent value for money, is very close to public transportation, and is noted for pet friendliness with a nearby dog park.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

7.9
Very Good
Cottage Grove Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • Middle school nearby
  • Central heat

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

Cottage Grove Apartments1 bed1 bath750 sqft$1,050 /mo2 units available

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Amenities for Cottage Grove Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatGas
HeatingTrash
Water

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units16

About Cottage Grove Apartments

HomeApartments in Madison Cottage Grove Apartments

Cottage Grove Apartments cost $1,050 per month. Located at 7102 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI 53718, USA, Cottage Grove Apartments has 1 bedroom units available. Based on the average rent price of 1 bedroom in Madison, renting an apartment at Cottage Grove Apartments is 30% cheaper per month.Other apartment buildings in or around Madison include but are not limited to: 643 E Johnson St, 1216 Williamson St, 212 N Blount St, 4405 Dwight Dr


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.9
/10
Very Good
Cottage Grove Apartments is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated Cottage Grove Apartments
Price·8A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Scoring a 8/10, Cottage Grove Apartments is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Cottage Grove Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Cottage Grove Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Cottage Grove Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Cottage Grove Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
Cottage Grove Apartments provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Cottage Grove Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • 1 dog park within 1 mile

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Cottage Grove Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1.7 miles away
Central heat
Climate controlled environment
Eco-friendly trash disposal
This property has recycling pickup

Considerations

Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available
Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Madison

1-bedroom apartments at Cottage Grove Apartments cost about 30% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Madison.

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Madison
A table of studio rental data trends in Madison
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,206
December 2024$1,250
January 2025$1,248
February 2025$1,311
March 2025$1,304
April 2025$1,343
May 2025$1,334
June 2025$1,361
July 2025$1,391
August 2025$1,281
September 2025$1,140
October 2025$1,165
November 2025$1,195
December 2025$1,195
January 2026$1,217
February 2026$1,257
March 2026$1,267
April 2026$1,276
May 2026$1,213
June 2026$1,258
July 2026$1,297
August 2026$1,308
September 2026$1,175
October 2026$1,193

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$42,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $42,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,050.
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Schools near Cottage Grove Apartments

Granite Ridge School

4500 buss rd

cottage grove, WI, 53527

3-5Public
B

Kennedy Elementary School

221 meadowlark dr

madison, WI, 53714

PK, K-5Public
B-

Meadow View Elementary

200 n grand ave

sun prairie, WI, 53590

PK, K-5Public
B+

4K PK Off Site

545 w dayton st

madison, WI, 53703

PKPublic

Forest Edge Elementary School

4848 brassica rd

fitchburg, WI, 53711

PK, K-6Public
A-
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Getting around Madison near 7102 Cottage Grove Rd

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Transit

0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.

Points of interest for 7102 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison

Groceries

3/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

1/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

3/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

4/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk

High schools

1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Parks

9/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

1/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 7102 Cottage Grove Rd

Metro Market Pharmacy
6010 Cottage Grove Rd
Metro Market
6010 Cottage Grove Rd
Piggly Wiggly
421 W Cottage Grove Rd
Woodmans Market
3817 Milwaukee St
Walmart Supercenter
4198 Nakoosa Trl

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