Cheap Apartments for Rent in La crosse, WI from $500 (76 Rentals)

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2121 Cameron Ave, Unit 2121
$700
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$700

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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

2121 Cameron Ave, Unit 2121

2121 Cameron AveLa crosse, WI 54601
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property at 615 Market St

$795

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$795

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$795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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615 Market St

La crosseWI54601
property at 719 5th Ave S

$795 - $895

Studio To 1 Bedroom Rentals

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719 5th Ave S

La crosseWI54601

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926 17th St S, Unit 1
$880
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$880

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$880
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

926 17th St S, Unit 1

926 17th St SLa crosse, WI 54601
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property at 609 Hood St

$925

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$925

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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609 Hood St

La crosseWI54601

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property at 1929 Victory St

$1,075 - $1,125

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1929 Victory St

La crosseWI54601

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222 Jay St, Unit #212
$1,100
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$1,100

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222 Jay St, Unit #212

222 Jay StLa crosse, WI 54601
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Silvernail Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Silvernail Apartments

333 Buchner PlLa crosse, WI 54603
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Island Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Island Park Apartments

1700 La Crescent StLa crosse, WI 54603
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Salzer II Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Salzer II Apartments

1224 8th StLa crosse, WI 54601
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La crosse, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in La crosse, WI

Pricing Updated: 07/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the La crosse, WI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for La crosse Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown La Crosse$2,500$7957

Cheapest Available La crosse Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in La crosse, WI is a Studio unit found at 5th Ward Residences priced from $799. The Hub on 6th in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La crosse apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
5th Ward ResidencesSTUDIO ADAStudio,1BA$799
The Hub on 6thStudioStudio,1BA$850
The MillennialStandard 1-Bedroom in Main Building1BR,1BA$900
Badger West ResidencesOri Flex StudioStudio,1BA$920
Gund Brewery Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$929
C & C ResidencesOri Shift StudioStudio,1BA$930
WEDGEWOOD COMMONSStudioStudio,1BA$955
Riverview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$969

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La crosse, WI

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the La crosse area is the $1.13 price per square foot 207 4th St S Model at 207 4th St S, Unit 301 in the in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value La crosse apartment is the 4 BR Model at The Vine starting at $635 with a $0.47 price per square foot in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for La crosse apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
207 4th St S, Unit 301207 4th St S2BR,1BA$1.13
The Vine4 BR4BR,2BA$0.47
1125-1135 State Street1135 State 3 BR3BR,1BA$0.49
The Residences @ 10272 Beds/2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.25
Valley View TownhomesTwo Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.30
5400 Mormon Coulee Rd, Unit 1175400 Mormon Coulee Rd2BR,2BA$1.08
Cliffside ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Roosevelt School ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.30
Gund Brewery Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.09
5416 Mormon Coulee Rd, Unit 2165416 Mormon Coulee Rd1BR,1BA$1.19

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La Crosse, WI
Population: 51,567

Ranked #757

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap La crosse Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in La crosse?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in La crosse is at 5th Ward Residences listed at $799.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom La crosse Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom La crosse Apartment is $900 at The Millennial.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom La crosse Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in La crosse is starting from $1,115 at Gund Brewery Lofts.

What is the most affordable La crosse Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap La crosse Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Gund Brewery Lofts and starts from $1,289.

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