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Rental Market Trends in Cottage Grove, WI

What is the average rent in Cottage Grove, WI?

$1,449/month

Average Rent

733 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-5.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Cottage Grove, WI is $1,449 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/month, which means Cottage Grove rent prices are 11% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Cottage Grove, you can expect to pay about $1,411 per month for a studio, $1,449 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,884 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,229 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,411/month
638 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,449/month
733 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,884/month
1,136 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,229/month
1,491 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Cottage Grove, WI?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 5.9%, which averages out to $85 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cottage Grove?

Based on current rent prices, Gaston Hills and Bisbee" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Cottage Grove.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Gaston Hills
$1,456/month
734 Sq Ft
Bisbee
$1,463/month
678 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cottage Grove?

Based on current rent prices, Bisbee and Gaston Hills" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Cottage Grove.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bisbee
$1,463/month
678 Sq Ft
Gaston Hills
$1,456/month
734 Sq Ft

Which Cottage Grove neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Cottage Grove with the most apartments available are Bisbee and Gaston Hills" .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bisbee
$1,463/month
678 Sq Ft
Gaston Hills
$1,456/month
734 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cottage Grove, WI?

Because the average rent in Cottage Grove is $1,449, you’ll want to make about $4,830 per month or $57,960 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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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.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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