5+ Days Ago
Highlights
- Hardwood floors
- New appliances
- Washer and dryer in unit
- Two car attached garage
- Fenced yard
- New carpet
Location
8496 Harkness Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, USA
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Amenities for 8496 Harkness Rd S
Apartment Amenities
| Carpet | Central Air |
| Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Building
| Exterior Type: Block | Exterior Type: Frame |
Grounds
| Garage Parking | Outdoor Space |
Other
| Nine Rooms |
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About 8496 Harkness Rd S
Property Status: Active Under Contract Nicely updated four bed two bath home, hardwood floors, new carpet, new appliances, large entry way, fenced yard, washer and dryer in unit, walking distance to restaurants and parks. Two car attached garage, twelve month lease preferred. First month and deposit due at move in. Office Phone: (651) 455-7000 Copyright © 2026 Northstar MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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 8496 Harkness Rd S compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 4-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- High school nearby
- There is a high school 1 mile away
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Zip code | 55016 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Cottage Grove
4-bedroom apartments at 8496 Harkness Rd S cost about 11% less than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Cottage Grove.
Median rents as of Jan 31 2026.
Cottage Grove
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $3,225 |
| March 2024 | $2,720 |
| April 2024 | $2,818 |
| May 2024 | $2,900 |
| June 2024 | $3,214 |
| July 2024 | $3,121 |
| August 2024 | $2,883 |
| September 2024 | $2,683 |
| October 2024 | $2,696 |
| November 2024 | $2,676 |
| December 2024 | $2,646 |
| January 2025 | $2,595 |
| February 2025 | $2,715 |
| March 2025 | $2,830 |
| April 2025 | $2,962 |
| May 2025 | $2,950 |
| June 2025 | $3,000 |
| July 2025 | $3,070 |
| August 2025 | $2,909 |
| September 2025 | $2,688 |
| October 2025 | $2,964 |
| November 2025 | $2,853 |
| December 2025 | $2,629 |
| January 2026 | $2,727 |
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Can I afford to live at 8496 Harkness Rd S?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 8496 Harkness Rd S
Hillside Elementary School
8177 hillside tr s
cottage grove, MN, 55016
PK, K-5Public
B
Ages 3-5 Early Childhood Special Education
8400 e point douglas rd s
cottage grove, MN, 55016
PKPublic
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion School
1020 third st
saint paul park, MN, 55071
K-5Public
B
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Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Cottage Grove near 8496 Harkness Rd S
Walking
4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
4/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
0/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 8496 Harkness Rd S, Cottage Grove
Groceries
8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
4/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
7/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
7/10
At least one high school within a 15-minute walk
Parks
7/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Some bars within walking distance
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