3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Cottage Grove, OR
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Cottage Grove, Oregon as of July 2026. That's +29% higher than the citywide median of $1,445 and +13% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-bedroom 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 3-bedroom 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 3-bedroom in Oregon
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seaside | $1,416 |
| 2 | Coos Bay | $1,540 |
| 3 | La Grande | $1,540 |
| 4 | Klamath Falls | $1,570 |
| 5 | Pendleton | $1,570 |
| 6 | Wood Village | $1,622 |
| 7 | Hermiston | $1,670 |
| 8 | Prineville | $1,750 |
| 9 | Sutherlin | $1,760 |
| 10 | Roseburg | $1,775 |
| 11 | Sweet Home | $1,820 |
| 12 | Astoria | $1,840 |
| 13 | Stayton | $1,850 |
| 14 | Cottage Grove (this page) | $1,860 |
| 15 | Newport | $1,860 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Oregon
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherwood | $3,460 |
| 2 | Lake Oswego | $3,370 |
| 3 | West Linn | $3,260 |
| 4 | Hillsboro | $2,970 |
| 5 | Wilsonville | $2,950 |
| 6 | Clackamas | $2,880 |
| 7 | Beaverton | $2,880 |
| 8 | Tualatin | $2,870 |
| 9 | West Slope | $2,830 |
| 10 | Gladstone | $2,830 |
| 11 | Portland | $2,802 |
| 12 | Scappoose | $2,780 |
| 13 | Oregon City | $2,760 |
| 14 | Happy Valley | $2,720 |
| 15 | Tigard | $2,695 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Cottage Grove.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Cottage Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, OR | 23 mi | $2,223 | +$363 (+20%) |
| Springfield, OR | 23.8 mi | $2,030 | +$170 (+9%) |
| Sutherlin, OR | 27.5 mi | $1,760 | $-100 (-5%) |
| Roseburg, OR | 42.3 mi | $1,775 | $-85 (-5%) |
| Sweet Home, OR | 47.2 mi | $1,820 | $-40 (-2%) |
| Lebanon, OR | 56.3 mi | $1,990 | +$130 (+7%) |
| Corvallis, OR | 59.1 mi | $2,315 | +$455 (+24%) |
| Albany, OR | 62.2 mi | $1,985 | +$125 (+7%) |
| Philomath, OR | 64 mi | $2,170 | +$310 (+17%) |
| Monmouth, OR | 74.3 mi | $2,100 | +$240 (+13%) |
| Independence, OR | 74.5 mi | $2,450 | +$590 (+32%) |
| Stayton, OR | 75.5 mi | $1,850 | $-10 (-1%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Cottage Grove — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Cottage Grove?
As of July 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Cottage Grove, Oregon is $1,860 per month. This is +29% higher than the citywide median of $1,445.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Cottage Grove?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $74,400 ($6,200/month gross), which works out to roughly $35.77/hour at a full-time job.
Is Cottage Grove expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Cottage Grove's 3-bedroom median of $1,860 is +13% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 36th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cottage Grove rank for 3-bedroom rent in Oregon?
Among the 64 cities in Oregon with 3-bedroom data, Cottage Grove ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Cottage Grove?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Sutherlin ($1,760), Roseburg ($1,775), Sweet Home ($1,820).