Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Cottage Grove, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Cottage Grove

$2,275/mo

increased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cottage Grove is $2,275 per month as of May 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $325 more per month.

$1.48

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cottage Grove

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cottage Grove rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Cottage Grove, MN

Average rent prices in Cottage Grove have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Cottage Grove, MN

Rent prices in Cottage Grove vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cottage Grove is $1,622, whereas a house costs $2,447. 1-bedroom apartments in Cottage Grove run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,559.

Listings

Studio

$1,165

1%

19%

1 bedroom

$1,365

11%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,425

2%

14%

3 bedroom

$2,200

4%

13%

4 bedroom

$2,795

2%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,165

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,365

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cottage Grove, MN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Cottage Grove, MN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Cottage Grove and Apple Valley by all bedroom counts and property types.

Cottage Grove

Median rent price$2,275
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cottage Grove, MN is 23% higher than the median rent in Apple Valley, MN.

Discover rentals in Cottage Grove, MN

6844 Meadow Grass Ln S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Cottage Grove

House for rent

8496 Harkness Rd S - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Cottage Grove

(SF) Single Family - Cottage Grove, MN

8496 Harkness Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

4 beds

1 bath

$2,595

House for rent

10229 Goodview Cir S #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cottage Grove

$2900 - 4 Bedroom 3 Bathroom House In Cottage Grove With Great Amenities

10229 Goodview Cir S #NA, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

4 beds

3 baths

$2,900

House for rent

Available Jul 1

6733 Pine Arbor Ln S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cottage Grove

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Cottage Grove, MN

Quick answers to common questions about the Cottage Grove rental market.

How much is rent in Cottage Grove?

The average rent in Cottage Grove is $2,275 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cottage Grove?

Average rent prices in Cottage Grove have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Cottage Grove rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cottage Grove is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $325 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Cottage Grove?

To comfortably afford rent in Cottage Grove, you'd need to earn approximately $91,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Cottage Grove?

The average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Cottage Grove, MN is $1,585, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages at $1,774.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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