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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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property at 816 Cass St

$895

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

816 Cass St

La crosseWI54601

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property at 820 Cass St

$995 - $1,050

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

820 Cass St

La crosseWI54601

Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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La crosse, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in La crosse, WI

Pricing Updated: 01/02/2026

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$2,625$550143

Cheapest Available La crosse Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in La crosse, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at 1026 Liberty St priced from $775. 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
1026 Liberty St2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$775
The Hub on 6thStudioStudio,1BA$850
1011 East Avenue North2 bedroom 1 bath - 10112BR,1BA$875
WEDGEWOOD COMMONSStudioStudio,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La crosse, WI

As of January 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the La crosse area is the $0.77 price per square foot 1219 Park Ave Model at 1219 Park Ave, Unit 1219 in the in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood starting from $925. The second greatest value La crosse apartment is the 1622 Ferry St Model at 1622 Ferry St starting at $1,300 with a $1.18 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.
1219 Park Ave, Unit 12191219 Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.77
1622 Ferry St1622 Ferry St4BR,1BA$1.18
Valley View TownhomesOne Bedroom Plus Den1BR,1BA$1.12
415 Jay St415 Jay St3BR,1BA$1.20
5400 Mormon Coulee Rd, Unit 1175400 Mormon Coulee Rd2BR,1.5BA$1.19
929 East Ave N, Unit Apartment 4929 East Ave N2BR,1BA$1.04
1026 Liberty St2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$0.97
3632 Calvert Rd, Unit 2013632 Calvert Rd1BR,1BA$1.21
5416 Mormon Coulee Rd, Unit 2165416 Mormon Coulee Rd1BR,1BA$1.19
1519 11th St S, Unit 11519 11th St S1BR,1BA$1.17

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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 a cheap apartment in La crosse?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in La crosse is under $900.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in La crosse?

The cheapest apartment in La crosse is Riverview Apartments which is listed at $919, while the average apartment in La crosse costs $2,625.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in La crosse?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 68 regular apartments in La crosse that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in La crosse?

Cheap apartments in La crosse have an average cost of $380 which is $2,245 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La crosse.

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How to Make Your Apartment Holiday-Ready: Renter-Friendly Tips

Written by: Justin Habersaat

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!