Collective on 4th
403 Jackson St,
La Crosse, WI 54601
Studio - 3 Beds | $452 - $1,600
Rental Market Trends in La Crosse, WI
What is the average rent in La Crosse, WI?
$959/month
Average Rent
653 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in La Crosse, WI is $959 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,556/month, making renting in La Crosse more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in La Crosse, you can expect to pay about $721 per month for a studio, $959 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,274 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,528 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in La Crosse, WI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $22 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in La Crosse, WI
Last Updated February 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
17%
Below $700/month
36%
$700 - $1,000/month
28%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
17%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in La Crosse?
Based on current rent prices, La Crosse/Onalaska and Downtown La Crosse" are the most affordable neighborhoods in La Crosse.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in La Crosse?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown La Crosse and La Crosse/Onalaska" are the most expensive neighborhoods in La Crosse.
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Which La Crosse neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in La Crosse with the most apartments available are Downtown La Crosse and La Crosse/Onalaska" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in La Crosse, WI?
Because the average rent in La Crosse is $959, you’ll want to make about $3,196 per month or $38,352 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.
How does La Crosse, WI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare La Crosse, WI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$881/month
$709/month
One Bedroom
$1,005/month
$1,104/month
Two Bedroom
$1,278/month
$1,447/month
Three Bedroom
$1,382/month
$1,523/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.