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Rental Market Trends in Cottage Grove, WI
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Cottage Grove, WI is $1,386/month.
Rent in Cottage Grove is 17% lower than the national average rent of $1,664/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,386/month
Average Rent
733 Sq Ft
Average Size
-4.3%
Change / Year
218
Available Apartments
Cottage Grove rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Cottage Grove average $1,360 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Cottage Grove average $1,386 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Cottage Grove average $1,971 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Cottage Grove average $2,426 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
How much has average rent changed in Cottage Grove, WI?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 4.3%, which averages out to $59 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Cottage Grove, WI
September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
22%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
56%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
22%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Cottage Grove, WI?
Because the average rent in Cottage Grove is $1,386, you’ll want to make about $4,620 per month or $55,440 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.
How does Cottage Grove, WI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Cottage Grove, WI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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McFarland
Avg Rent: $1,246/month
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Monona
Avg Rent: $1,379/month
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Deerfield
Avg Rent: $1,474/month
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Sun Prairie
Avg Rent: $1,394/month
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Maple Bluff
Avg Rent: $1,672/month
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Marshall
Avg Rent: $1,459/month
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Madison
Avg Rent: $1,519/month
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Windsor
Avg Rent: $1,474/month
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Cambridge
Avg Rent: $1,392/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Cottage Grove?
The average rent in Cottage Grove is $1,386 per month, which is 16.7% lower than the national average of $1,664.
Are rents going up or down in Cottage Grove?
Rents in Cottage Grove, WI are decreasing, with prices down 4.3% year-over-year and $59 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Cottage Grove?
In Cottage Grove, WI, 56% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
Methodology
† 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 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.