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Rental Market Trends in La Crosse, WI

What is the average rent in La Crosse, WI?

$1,035/month

Average Rent

639 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.1%

Decrease in the Last Year

La Crosse, WI Rental Market Overview

The average rent in La Crosse, WI is $1,035 per month. This is 37% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in La Crosse more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in La Crosse average $759 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in La Crosse average $1,035 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in La Crosse average $1,343 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in La Crosse average $1,640 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$759/month
452 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,035/month
639 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,343/month
924 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,640/month
1,043 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,617/month
856 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,240/month
1,628 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,075/month
250 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.1%, which averages out to $11 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Rent Ranges in La Crosse, WI
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in La Crosse, WI
Percentage*
Rent Range
16% Below $700/month
22% $700 - $1,000/month
40% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $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 is the most affordable neighborhood in La Crosse.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown La Crosse
$1,190/month
610 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in La Crosse?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown La Crosse is the most expensive neighborhood in La Crosse.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown La Crosse
$1,190/month
610 Sq Ft

Which La Crosse neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in La Crosse with the most apartments available is Downtown La Crosse .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown La Crosse
$1,190/month
610 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 $1,035, you’ll want to make about $3,450 per month or $41,400 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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La Crosse, WI

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Apartment Averages

Downtown La Crosse

La Crosse, WI

Downtown La Crosse

La Crosse, WI

Studio
$748/month
$748/month
One Bedroom
$1,149/month
$1,149/month
Two Bedroom
$1,448/month
$1,448/month
Three Bedroom
$1,592/month
$1,592/month
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Grandview Lofts

1707 Main St,
La Crosse, WI 54601

$995 - $2,500

Studio - 3 Beds

The Lofts at River Point

The Lofts at River Point

341 River Bend Rd,
La Crosse, WI 54603

$1,350 - $1,525

1 Bed

War Eagle Apartments

War Eagle Apartments

55 River Bend Rd,
La Crosse, WI 54603

$1,495 - $2,850

1-3 Beds

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The Abbey

2101 Abbey Rd,
Onalaska, WI 54650

$1,375 - $1,895

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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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