Studio Apartment Rent in Cottage Grove, OR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Cottage Grove, Oregon as of October 2026. That's +39% lower than the citywide median of $1,544 and +27% below 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 Oregon
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Grande | $750 |
| 2 | Klamath Falls | $770 |
| 3 | Pendleton | $770 |
| 4 | Coos Bay | $810 |
| 5 | Hermiston | $820 |
| 6 | Prineville | $860 |
| 7 | Seaside | $865 |
| 8 | Roseburg | $870 |
| 9 | Sweet Home | $930 |
| 10 | Cottage Grove (this page) | $940 |
| 11 | Grants Pass | $950 |
| 12 | Medford | $980 |
| 13 | Newport | $990 |
| 14 | Astoria | $1,010 |
| 15 | Lebanon | $1,010 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Oregon
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherwood | $2,050 |
| 2 | Lake Oswego | $2,000 |
| 3 | West Linn | $1,940 |
| 4 | Hillsboro | $1,765 |
| 5 | Wilsonville | $1,750 |
| 6 | Beaverton | $1,712 |
| 7 | Clackamas | $1,710 |
| 8 | Tualatin | $1,700 |
| 9 | West Slope | $1,680 |
| 10 | Gladstone | $1,680 |
| 11 | Portland | $1,663 |
| 12 | Oregon City | $1,640 |
| 13 | Happy Valley | $1,610 |
| 14 | Tigard | $1,605 |
| 15 | Gresham | $1,570 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Cottage Grove.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Cottage Grove |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eugene, OR | 23 mi | $1,123 | +$183 (+19%) |
| Springfield, OR | 23.8 mi | $1,025 | +$85 (+9%) |
| Junction City, OR | 37 mi | $1,080 | +$140 (+15%) |
| Roseburg, OR | 42.3 mi | $870 | $-70 (-7%) |
| Sweet Home, OR | 47.2 mi | $930 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Lebanon, OR | 56.3 mi | $1,010 | +$70 (+7%) |
| Corvallis, OR | 59.1 mi | $1,205 | +$265 (+28%) |
| Albany, OR | 62.2 mi | $1,045 | +$105 (+11%) |
| Philomath, OR | 64 mi | $1,130 | +$190 (+20%) |
| Monmouth, OR | 74.3 mi | $1,120 | +$180 (+19%) |
| Independence, OR | 74.5 mi | $1,310 | +$370 (+39%) |
| Salem, OR | 81.4 mi | $1,230 | +$290 (+31%) |
Studio rent in Cottage Grove — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Cottage Grove?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Cottage Grove, Oregon is $940 per month. This is +39% below the citywide median of $1,544.
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 $37,600 ($3,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.08/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 $940 is +27% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 22th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Cottage Grove rank for studio rent in Oregon?
Among the 61 cities in Oregon with studio data, Cottage Grove ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Cottage Grove?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Roseburg ($870), Sweet Home ($930).