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La Crosse, WI

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Experience the unique lifestyle of one of the Midwest’s hidden gems

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Perched on the bank of the Mississippi River on the western edge of Wisconsin, the city of La Crosse combines Midwestern charm, historic style, and a youthful energy to create a totally unique living experience. Relatively secluded from other communities of its size, the city serves as a regional hub for tech, healthcare, and academia. La Crosse is known as one of Wisconsin’s major college towns, with the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse being the biggest of three higher-learning institutions that give the city a distinctive atmosphere. The thriving Downtown district near the waterfront features several square blocks of vintage storefronts housing an eclectic mix of shopping, dining, nightlife, and entertainment options for every taste. The river offers endless opportunities for spending quality time outdoors, from boating and fishing to exploring the nature preserves along its banks. Best of all, the local rental market tends to be quite affordable, with budget-friendly apartments, condos, and houses available all across the city.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in La Crosse, WI is $724 for a studio, $961 for one bedroom, $1,274 for two bedrooms, and $1,405 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in La Crosse has increased by 2.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$961/month
650 Sq Ft
House
$1,915/month
818 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,245/month
999 Sq Ft
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Transportation

60

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

31

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

69

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Schools

Southern Bluffs Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

317 Students

6
out of 10

State Road Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

311 Students

5
out of 10

Spence Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

335 Students

4
out of 10

Emerson Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

311 Students

4
out of 10

North Woods International School

Public

Grades PK-5

294 Students

3
out of 10

Logan Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

369 Students

4
out of 10

Longfellow Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

489 Students

3
out of 10

Lincoln Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

277 Students

Rating Unavailable

Central High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,008 Students

6
out of 10

Logan High

Public

Grades 9-12

754 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Children's Museum of La Crosse

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • La Crosse Regional

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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 February 2025.