War Eagle Apartments
55 River Bend Rd,
La Crosse, WI 54603
$1,700 - $2,850
1-3 Beds
La Crosse
La Crosse, WI Area Guide
Experience the unique lifestyle of one of the Midwest’s hidden gems
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Located along the Mississippi River, La Crosse combines natural beauty with a welcoming community atmosphere. This riverside city of approximately 52,680 residents is home to three higher education institutions: the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Viterbo University, and Western Technical College. The city's rental market shows steady growth, with average one-bedroom apartments renting for $975, reflecting a 4.4% increase over the past year. Housing options span from apartments to historic homes in established neighborhoods like Powell-Poage-Hamilton and the Historic Cass & King district.
La Crosse's landscape features 500-foot bluffs, including Grandad Bluff, offering views across Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. The city's parks system includes Riverside Park along the Mississippi, where the La Crosse Queen paddlewheeler offers sightseeing cruises. Winter brings the popular Rotary Lights display, while summer features Riverfest celebrations. The historic City Brewing Company facility maintains the area's brewing traditions. Downtown La Crosse features local shops and restaurants, while the recently renovated La Crosse Center hosts conventions and entertainment events. The city's Green Complete Streets program has expanded walking paths and bike trails throughout the community, connecting neighborhoods to downtown and recreational areas.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in La Crosse, WI is $739 for a studio, $1,032 for one bedroom, $1,318 for two bedrooms, and $1,588 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Crosse has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,032/month
642 Sq Ft
House
$1,930/month
1,249 Sq Ft
Condo
$884/month
152 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,223/month
661 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly La Crosse, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
60
/ 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Some Transit
31
/ 100
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Very Bikeable
69
/ 100
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Schools
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Grades PK-5
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Grades PK-5
Coulee Montessori Charter School
Public
Grades PK-8
School Of Technology & Arts Ii
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 6-12
Coulee Montessori Charter School
Public
Grades PK-8
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades 9-12
School data provided by
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Museum of La Crosse
Military Bases
Airports
- La Crosse Regional
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.