The Aurilla Apartments
7689 Hardwood Ave S,
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
$1,441 - $3,816 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 3 Beds
Cottage Grove
Cottage Grove, MN
Area Guide
A riverfront city with spectacular parks and easy access to St. Paul.
Twin Cities
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Mississippi River
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Family-Friendly
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Outdoor Adventures
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Scenic
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Community
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Suburban
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Located along the Mississippi River and ringed with parks, Cottage Grove is a picturesque city defined by green lawns, tree-lined sidewalks, and quiet streets. It is located about 10 miles southeast of Downtown Saint Paul, with Highway 10 providing fast access to the larger city -- a commute of less than 15 minutes. An additional five minutes will bring you to Downtown Minneapolis, making Cottage Grove apartments ideal for commutes throughout the Twin Cities area.
In addition to the typical playgrounds, splash parks, and golf courses, Cottage Grove is home to a unique park -- the Grey Cloud Dunes Scientific and Natural Area. Beautiful year-round, this park provides amazing views of the river. It features two terraces -- one about 40-60 feet above the river, the other about 110 feet above the river. The park is ideal for bird and wildlife watching, photography, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and hiking. Another fascinating park, Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park, covers 515 acres and includes prairie, hills, and wooded ravines. This park includes ski trails, paved multi-use trails, hiking trails, fishing areas, a playground, and a picnic pavilion.
Rent Trends
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Cottage Grove, MN is $1,444 for a studio, $1,536 for one bedroom, $1,734 for two bedrooms, and $1,807 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cottage Grove has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,536/month
714 Sq Ft
Transportation
33
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
36
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
763 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
425 Students
Public
Grades K-5
424 Students
Public
Grades K-5
530 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
418 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
969 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
924 Students
Special Education Extended School Year
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,938 Students
Special Education Extended School Year
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Carpenter Nature Center
- Afton Alps
- Afton State Park
- Dodge Nature Center
- Spring Lake Reserve
Military Bases
Airports
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.