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Cottage Grove

Pop. 10,698·61st most expensive in Oregon·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate
Median rent (all units)
$1,445/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
-$517
Falling (Monthly)
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Cottage Grove · $1,445
More affordable than 79% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,445/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$58,000/yr
Local median income
$80,875/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Cottage Grove's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$940
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,860
4 BR+
$2,230
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,330/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,445 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,340/yr
At $1,445/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Cottage Grove, OR is majority owner-occupied, 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,698
Median income
$80,875
Median age
38.9
Renters
41%
Age distribution
22.1%
22.4%
29.3%
17%
Under 1822.1%
18–3422.4%
35–5429.3%
55–649.2%
65+17%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
81.4%
White81.4%
Black0.5%
Hispanic9.9%
Asian2.4%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
29.9%
42.3%
21.1%
No HS diploma6.6%
HS diploma29.9%
Some college42.3%
Bachelor's+21.1%
Housing tenure
59%
41%
Owner59%
Renter41%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Cottage Grove, OR has changed in 5 years

Income
$52,994 → $80,875
up 52.6%
Population
10,569 → 10,698
up 1.2%
Renter share
43.6% → 41%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
21% → 21.1%
+0.1 pts

Household income in the area moved from $52,994 to $80,875 across the same window, up 52.6% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 10,569 to 10,698 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. About 41% of households rent today, against 43.6% in 2021.

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By apartment size

Cottage Grove rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Cottage Grove. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Cottage Grove, OR

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Cottage Grove is $1,445/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $940/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,330/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,010/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,860/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($80,875/yr), Cottage Grove ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Grove an affordable city for renters?

Cottage Grove is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,445/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($80,875/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Cottage Grove falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Cottage Grove?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,445/mo in Cottage Grove. The local median household income is $80,875/yr, meaning the typical Cottage Grove household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Cottage Grove?

Rent in Cottage Grove has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Cottage Grove rent compare to other cities in Oregon?

Cottage Grove is one of the more affordable cities in Oregon for rent, ranking #61 out of 65 tracked cities at $1,445/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Cottage Grove?

Junction City is nearby and more affordable at $1,400/mo, which is $45 less than Cottage Grove.

What percentage of Cottage Grove residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41% of Cottage Grove households are renters, while 59% are owner-occupied. Cottage Grove leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Cottage Grove rent compare to the national average?

Cottage Grove's median rent of $1,445/mo is $517 (26%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Oregon, it ranks #61 out of 65 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,445/mo, rent takes ~21% of Cottage Grove's median household income ($80,875/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Cottage Grove 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.75–9.9%
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