Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Cottage Grove, OR

Median rent

Median rent in Cottage Grove

$1,562/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cottage Grove is $1,562 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $337 less per month.

$1.88

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cottage Grove

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cottage Grove rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%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 increased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,295, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Cottage Grove run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,395.

Listings

Studio

$940

33%

49%

1 bedroom

$1,100

26%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,495

15%

13%

3 bedroom

$1,895

11%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

18%

Studio

Average rent

$940

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

49%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

15%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last year

18%

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$1,562
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by16%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cottage Grove, OR is 29% 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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
77940 Hwy 99 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

77940 Hwy 99

77940 Highway 99, Cottage Grove, OR 97424

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Riverside Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

Riverside Apartments

1721 N Pacific Hwy, Cottage Grove, OR 97424

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1087 1087 Pacific Hwy 99 South - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cottage Grove

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,562 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cottage Grove?

Average rent prices in Cottage Grove have increased by 14% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Cottage Grove rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cottage Grove is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $337 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 $63,000/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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