Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
Cottage Grove, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Cottage Grove

$1,895/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Cottage Grove is $1,895 per month as of May 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $55 less per month.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Cottage Grove

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Cottage Grove rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

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

Rent trends in Cottage Grove, WI

Average rent prices in Cottage Grove have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 13% 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, WI

Rent prices in Cottage Grove vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cottage Grove is $1,795, whereas a house costs $2,167. 1-bedroom apartments in Cottage Grove run $1,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,275

2%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,475

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,825

No Change

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,125

3%

20%

4 bedroom

$2,695

35%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,475

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,825

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,125

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

35%

Last year

1%

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

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

Cottage Grove

Median rent price$1,895
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,440
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Cottage Grove, WI is 32% higher than the median rent in Edgerton, WI.

Discover rentals in Cottage Grove, WI

101 Northlawn Dr #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Cottage Grove

101 W Northlawn Drive - A

101 Northlawn Dr #A, Cottage Grove, WI 53527

3 beds

2 baths

$2,075

House for rent

Available Jun 17

3789 Sky High Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Cottage Grove

House for rent

103 E School Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Cottage Grove

103 E School Rd, Cottage Grove, WI 53527

5 beds

3 baths

$3,195

$3,095

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jun 1

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Frequently asked questions for Cottage Grove, WI

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 $1,895 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Cottage Grove?

Average rent prices in Cottage Grove have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Cottage Grove rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Cottage Grove is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $55 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 $76,000/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, WI is $1,475, while a 2-bedroom apartment averages $1,926.

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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