Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Cottage Grove, MN

Median rent

Median rent in Cottage Grove

$2,435/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cottage Grove is $2,435 per month as of August 2026. This is 27% above the national average rent, or $525 more per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cottage Grove

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cottage Grove rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Cottage Grove, MN, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Cottage Grove, MN

Average rent prices in Cottage Grove have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,435. 1-bedroom apartments in Cottage Grove run $1,315 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,360.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,350

11%

20%

2 bedroom

$1,520

8%

22%

3 bedroom

$2,500

3%

20%

4 bedroom

$3,375

4%

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,520

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,375

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

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$2,435
increased by27%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cottage Grove, MN is 32% higher than the median rent in Apple Valley, MN.

Discover rentals in Cottage Grove, MN

10661 Heron Ave S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cottage Grove

Two rooms available in a four bedroom apartment

10661 Heron Ave S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

2 beds

2 baths

$1,000

House for rent

Available Aug 23

7585 79th St S #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Cottage Grove

7585 79th St S #4, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

3 beds

2 baths

$1,550

House for rent

Available Aug 26

8996 92nd St S - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

Townhouse for rent in Cottage Grove

House for rent

8285 Hyde Ct S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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8285 Hyde Ct S Cottage Grove, MN 55016

8285 Hyde Ct S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016

4 beds

3 baths

$2,575

House for rent

Available Aug 17

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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 $2,435 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cottage Grove?

Average rent prices in Cottage Grove have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Cottage Grove rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cottage Grove is 27% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $525 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 $97,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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