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Rental Market Trends in Onalaska, WI

What is the average rent in Onalaska, WI?

$1,244/month

Average Rent

771 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Onalaska, WI is $1,244 per month. This is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Onalaska more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Onalaska, you can expect to pay about $1,219 per month for a studio, $1,244 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,443 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,808 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,219/month
508 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,244/month
771 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,443/month
988 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,808/month
1,175 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,386/month
894 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Onalaska, WI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.4%, which averages out to $18 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Onalaska, WI
Last Updated January 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Onalaska, WI
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
31% $700 - $1,000/month
44% $1,001 - $1,500/month
25% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in Onalaska is $1,244, you’ll want to make about $4,146 per month or $49,752 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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Onalaska, WI

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The Abbey

The Abbey

2101 Abbey Rd,
Onalaska, WI 54650

$1,345 - $1,845

Studio - 2 Beds

The Residences at 843 Oak

The Residences at 843 Oak

843 Oak Ave N,
Onalaska, WI 54650

$1,250 - $1,375

1-2 Beds

RIVER BEND ESTATES

RIVER BEND ESTATES

3085 Berlin Dr,
Onalaska, WI 54650

$1,405 - $1,705

1-2 Beds

Pine Ridge Apartment Homes - 135 Marcou Rd, Onalaska

Pine Ridge Apartment Homes - 135 Marcou Rd, Onalaska

135 Marcou Rd,
Onalaska, WI 54650

$1,250 - $1,675

1-2 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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