What is the average apartment size in Cottage Grove?

The average size for a Cottage Grove, MN apartment is 953 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Cottage Grove?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Cottage Grove is $1,801 per month, a 2.53% increase from last years average of $1,757.

What is the average apartment size in Cottage Grove?

The typical apartment in Cottage Grove offers about 953 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Cottage Grove, MN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Cottage Grove?

The typical rent budget in Cottage Grove ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 62% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Cottage Grove?

In Cottage Grove, 12% of households rent while 88% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 07, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Cottage Grove is $1,801, a 2.53% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,757.

One-bedroom apartments provide 710 square feet for $1,599, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,786 offer 1,015 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,269 sq ft) for $2,196, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Cottage Grove, MN

Last updated: April 07, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,801	953 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,599	710 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,786	1,015 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,196	1,269 sq. ft.

Cottage Grove, MN rent trends

Rental prices in Cottage Grove, MN have increased by 2.53% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,757 to $1,801.

What's the typical rent budget in Cottage Grove, MN?

The largest share of rentals in Cottage Grove, MN (62%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Cottage Grove, MN?

1,699 or 12% of the households in Cottage Grove, MN are renter-occupied while 12,696 or 88% are owner-occupied.

How Cottage Grove Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Cottage Grove	$1,801
Minneapolis	$1,689
St. Paul	$1,528
Moorhead	$1,078
Rochester	$1,648
St. Louis Park	$1,767
Bloomington	$1,673
Edina	$1,839
St. Cloud	$1,182
Minnetonka	$2,001
Burnsville	$1,551
Woodbury	$2,122
Eagan	$1,688
Maplewood	$1,459
West St. Paul	$1,350
Golden Valley	$1,864
Lakeville, MN	$1,848
Roseville, MN	$1,445
Apple Valley, MN	$1,808
New Brighton, MN	$1,347
Shoreview, MN	$1,715

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Cottage Grove apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.