War Eagle Apartments
55 River Bend Rd,
La Crosse, WI 54603
$1,700 - $2,850
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in La Crosse, WI
What is the average rent in La Crosse, WI?
$1,030/month
Average Rent
642 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.5%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of March 2026, the average rent in La Crosse, WI is $1,030 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/month, making renting in La Crosse more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in La Crosse, you can expect to pay about $738 per month for a studio, $1,030 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,319 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,588 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in La Crosse, WI?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.5%, which averages out to $4 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in La Crosse, WI
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
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Rent Range
18%
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23%
$700 - $1,000/month
37%
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20%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in La Crosse?
Based on current rent prices, Bridge Landing, Downtown La Crosse and Historic La Crosse CBD are the most affordable neighborhoods in La Crosse.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in La Crosse?
Based on current rent prices, Historic La Crosse CBD, Downtown La Crosse and Bridge Landing are the most expensive neighborhoods in La Crosse.
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Which La Crosse neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in La Crosse with the most apartments available are Downtown La Crosse, Bridge Landing and Historic La Crosse CBD .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in La Crosse, WI?
Because the average rent in La Crosse is $1,030, you’ll want to make about $3,433 per month or $41,196 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does La Crosse, WI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare La Crosse, WI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.