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Rental Market Trends in La Crosse, WI

What is the average rent in La Crosse, WI?

$1,025/month

Average Rent

640 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.3%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in La Crosse, WI is $1,025 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,624/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 $755 per month for a studio, $1,025 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,308 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,566 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$755/month
444 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,025/month
640 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,308/month
936 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,566/month
1,044 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,434/month
891 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,784/month
1,517 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,142/month
1,321 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$915/month
100 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,055/month
1,273 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,669/month
1,405 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in La Crosse, WI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.3%, which averages out to $3 more 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 January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in La Crosse, WI
Percentage*
Rent Range
18% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
35% $1,001 - $1,500/month
20% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in La Crosse?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown La Crosse and Bridge Landing" are the most affordable neighborhoods in La Crosse.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown La Crosse
$1,146/month
684 Sq Ft
Bridge Landing
$1,224/month
718 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in La Crosse?

Based on current rent prices, Bridge Landing and Downtown La Crosse" are the most expensive neighborhoods in La Crosse.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Bridge Landing
$1,224/month
718 Sq Ft
Downtown La Crosse
$1,146/month
684 Sq Ft

Which La Crosse neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in La Crosse with the most apartments available are Downtown La Crosse and Bridge Landing" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown La Crosse
$1,146/month
684 Sq Ft
Bridge Landing
$1,224/month
718 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in La Crosse, WI?

Because the average rent in La Crosse is $1,025, you’ll want to make about $3,416 per month or $40,992 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.

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Apartment Averages

Downtown La Crosse

La Crosse, WI

Bridge Landing

La Crosse, WI

Studio
$763/month
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One Bedroom
$1,119/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,377/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,529/month
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Apartment communities in La Crosse we think you'll love

The Lofts at River Point

The Lofts at River Point

341 River Bend Rd,
La Crosse, WI 54603

$1,495 - $2,500

1-2 Beds

War Eagle Apartments

War Eagle Apartments

55 River Bend Rd,
La Crosse, WI 54603

$1,700 - $2,850

1-3 Beds

Collective on 4th

Collective on 4th

403 Jackson St,
La Crosse, WI 54601

$571 - $665

2-3 Beds

The Abbey

The Abbey

2101 Abbey Rd,
Onalaska, WI 54650

$1,345 - $1,845

Studio - 2 Beds

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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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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