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Rental Market Trends in Onalaska, WI

What is the average rent in Onalaska, WI?

$1,225/month

Average Rent

773 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Onalaska, WI is $1,225 per month. This is 25% lower than the national average rent of $1,639/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 $1,227 per month for a studio, $1,225 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,438 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,798 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,227/month
508 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,225/month
773 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,438/month
985 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,798/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

How much has average rent changed in Onalaska, WI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.9%, which averages out to $24 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 April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Onalaska, WI
Last Updated April 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 $1,225, you’ll want to make about $4,083 per month or $48,996 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.

City

Onalaska, WI

97 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Onalaska, WI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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The Abbey

The Abbey

2101 Abbey Rd,
Onalaska, WI 54650

$1,425 - $1,945

Studio - 2 Beds

The Residences at 843 Oak

The Residences at 843 Oak

843 Oak Ave N,
Onalaska, WI 54650

$1,275 - $1,425

1-2 Beds

Pine Ridge Apartment Homes

Pine Ridge Apartment Homes

135 Marcou Rd,
Onalaska, WI 54650

$1,250 - $1,675

1-2 Beds

Valley View Townhomes

Valley View Townhomes

220 17th Ave N,
Onalaska, WI 54650

$1,119 - $1,400

1-2 Beds

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United States Wisconsin Onalaska Rental Trends

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.

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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