Downtown La Crosse

La Crosse, WI

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Downtown La Crosse - La Crosse, WI

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Inspiring and historic, this riverfront downtown is a Wisconsin gem

Walkable Bicycle-Friendly Riverfront Theaters Art Universities Shops Restaurants

With its false-front architecture and period lighting, Downtown La Crosse struts its Old West stuff, overflowing with antique stores, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants, and theaters. Downtown La Crosse is situated near two universities and a college: the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, Viterbo University, and Western Technical College. As a result, Downtown La Crosse has a fun side: it's walkable, bicycle-friendly, and offers events like the Friday night Farmer's Market at Cameron Park and a pub crawl on two wheels -- the Beer by Bike Brigade.

Whether it's relaxing by the river or exploring the downtown shops, Downtown La Crosse is a great place to live. Relax and listen to live music at the Bodega Brew Pub or attend the Between the Bluffs Beer, Wine, and Cheese Festival in April. Catch a performance at the Pump House Regional Arts Center or admire the outdoor art throughout downtown: Ribbon V, Family, Fledgling, A Simpler Time, and Harmony and Peace. Don't forget to see the river from above -- the views from Grandad Bluff are inspiring.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown La Crosse is $706 for a studio, $1,109 for one bedroom, $1,439 for two bedrooms, and $1,505 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown La Crosse has increased by 3.4% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 451 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $706/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 682 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,109/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 980 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,439/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,048 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,505/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

79

Very Walkable

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If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.

39

Some Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

85

Very Bikeable

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This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Children's Museum of La Crosse

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • La Crosse Regional

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