Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Cottage Grove, OR

Median rent

Median rent in Cottage Grove

$1,325/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cottage Grove is $1,325 per month as of June 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $625 less per month.

$1.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cottage Grove

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cottage Grove rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Cottage Grove, OR

Average rent prices in Cottage Grove have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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, OR

Rent prices in Cottage Grove vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cottage Grove is $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,995. 1-bedroom apartments in Cottage Grove run $1,095 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.

Listings

Studio

$995

40%

-

1 bedroom

$1,250

3%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,325

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,885

4%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,400

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

40%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,885

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

The table above reflects average rent prices in Cottage Grove, OR, 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, OR compare to other cities?

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

Cottage Grove

Median rent price$1,325
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,032
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cottage Grove, OR is 35% lower than the median rent in Alsea, OR.

Discover rentals in Cottage Grove, OR

77940 Hwy 99 - 10 #10RV - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cottage Grove

Emerald Valley MHP LLC - 10 (RV)

77940 Hwy 99 - 10 #10RV, Cottage Grove, OR 97424

Studio

0 baths

$450

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 1

77940 Hwy 99 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.7

Very good

77940 Hwy 99

77940 Highway 99, Cottage Grove, OR 97424

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

138 Crestview Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Cottage Grove

Apartment for rent

Harmony Tree Manor - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.5

Very good

Harmony Tree Manor

525 Grant Ave, Cottage Grove, OR 97424

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Cottage Grove, OR

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 $1,325 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cottage Grove?

Average rent prices in Cottage Grove have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Cottage Grove rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cottage Grove is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $625 less 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 $53,000/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?

While specific timing isn't provided, the rental market in Cottage Grove typically has an average of 17 listings per month, with 2-bedroom apartments being the most common.

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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