Cheap Apartments for Rent in La crosse, WI from $400 (62 Rentals)

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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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Gould Street Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Gould Street Apartments

918-920 Gould StLa crosse, WI 54603
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Grandview Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Plaza

400 Buchner PlLa crosse, WI 54603
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Courtyard Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Courtyard Apartments

3505 East Ave SLa crosse, WI 54601
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Oakland Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland Village

720 Oakland StLa crosse, WI 54601
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Liberty Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

Liberty Street

420 Liberty StLa crosse, WI 54603

La crosse, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in La crosse, WI

Pricing Updated: 09/13/2025

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$2,760$45267

Cheapest Available La crosse Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in La crosse, WI is a Studio unit found at Collective on 4th in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood priced from $452. 1414 Pine - Adler in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 5 Beds apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable La crosse apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Collective on 4thStudioStudio,1BA$452
1414 Pine - Adler5 BR / Bath + Vanity - Middle Unit5BR,1BA$500
Cliffside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$829

Best Value Apartments for Rent in La crosse, WI

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the La crosse area is the $1.00 price per square foot 801 West Ave S Model at 801 West Ave S, Unit Lower in the in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value La crosse apartment is the 2 Beds/2 Baths Model at The Residences @ 1027 starting at $1,450 with a $1.21 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.
801 West Ave S, Unit Lower801 West Ave S3BR,1BA$1.00
The Residences @ 10272 Beds/2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.21
Riverview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.05
St. Vallerie Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath (Remodel)2BR,1.5BA$1.20
Valley View TownhomesTwo Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.25
Stonefield Manor Senior Apartments2B602BR,1BA$1.06
1016 9th St S, Unit 10161016 9th St S3BR,1BA$1.04
1011 East Avenue North2 bedroom 1 bath - 10112BR,1BA$1.24
415 10th St S, Unit 415415 10th St S1BR,1BA$1.00
Collective on 4thStudioStudio ,1BA$0.90

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La Crosse, WI
Population: 51,567

Ranked #757

in US Census Population by City

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Getting Around La crosse, WI

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

31 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

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 $829.

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

The cheapest apartment in La crosse is Collective on 4th which is listed at $474, while the average apartment in La crosse costs $2,760.

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 42 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 $379 which is $2,381 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in La crosse.

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