Studio Apartment Rent in Cottage Grove, MN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Cottage Grove, Minnesota as of July 2026. That's +20% lower than the citywide median of $1,916 and +19% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Cottage Grove
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Cottage Grove
Compare Cottage Grove's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Minnesota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Winona | $700 |
| 2 | Moorhead | $710 |
| 3 | Austin | $720 |
| 4 | Owatonna | $730 |
| 5 | Bemidji | $800 |
| 6 | Duluth | $848 |
| 7 | Waite Park | $890 |
| 8 | Saint Cloud | $940 |
| 9 | Rochester | $1,010 |
| 10 | Mankato | $1,030 |
| 11 | Anoka | $1,050 |
| 12 | Northfield | $1,060 |
| 13 | South Saint Paul | $1,060 |
| 14 | Saint Michael | $1,080 |
| 15 | Columbia Heights | $1,090 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Minnesota
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodbury | $1,650 |
| 2 | Maple Grove | $1,600 |
| 3 | Eden Prairie | $1,570 |
| 4 | Lakeville | $1,550 |
| 5 | Cottage Grove (this page) | $1,540 |
| 6 | Edina | $1,520 |
| 7 | Blaine | $1,510 |
| 8 | Plymouth | $1,495 |
| 9 | Brooklyn Park | $1,495 |
| 10 | Savage | $1,470 |
| 11 | Rosemount | $1,470 |
| 12 | Minnetonka | $1,450 |
| 13 | Robbinsdale | $1,427 |
| 14 | Saint Louis Park | $1,385 |
| 15 | Vadnais Heights | $1,380 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Cottage Grove.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Cottage Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodbury, MN | 5.9 mi | $1,650 | +$110 (+7%) |
| South Saint Paul, MN | 8.8 mi | $1,060 | $-480 (-31%) |
| Inver Grove Heights, MN | 9.2 mi | $1,230 | $-310 (-20%) |
| Rosemount, MN | 10.5 mi | $1,470 | $-70 (-5%) |
| Oakdale, MN | 11.9 mi | $1,180 | $-360 (-23%) |
| West Saint Paul, MN | 12.6 mi | $1,120 | $-420 (-27%) |
| Maplewood, MN | 15 mi | $1,150 | $-390 (-25%) |
| Saint Paul, MN | 15.3 mi | $1,168 | $-372 (-24%) |
| Eagan, MN | 15.9 mi | $1,320 | $-220 (-14%) |
| Little Canada, MN | 17.9 mi | $1,342 | $-198 (-13%) |
| Apple Valley, MN | 18.7 mi | $1,380 | $-160 (-10%) |
| White Bear Lake, MN | 19.4 mi | $1,140 | $-400 (-26%) |
Studio rent in Cottage Grove — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Cottage Grove?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Cottage Grove, Minnesota is $1,540 per month. This is +20% below the citywide median of $1,916.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Cottage Grove?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $61,600 ($5,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cottage Grove expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Cottage Grove's studio median of $1,540 is +19% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 67th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cottage Grove rank for studio rent in Minnesota?
Among the 63 cities in Minnesota with studio data, Cottage Grove ranks #59 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Cottage Grove?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include South Saint Paul ($1,060), Inver Grove Heights ($1,230), Rosemount ($1,470).