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property at 608 9th St N

608 9th St N

La crosseWI54601
property at 717 5th Ave S

717 5th Ave S

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property at 816 Cass St

816 Cass St

La crosseWI54601

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property at 1403 30th St S

1403 30th St S

La crosseWI54601
property at 820 Cass St

820 Cass St

La crosseWI54601

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Silvernail Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Silvernail Apartments

333 Buchner PlLa 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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Downtown La Crosse, La crosse, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown La Crosse Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown La Crosse area of La crosse, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at Collective on 4th priced from $571. The Hub on 6th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Downtown La Crosse apartments for rent in La crosse, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Collective on 4th2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$571
The Hub on 6thStudioStudio,1BA$830
WEDGEWOOD COMMONSStudioStudio,1BA$925
Gund Brewery Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
Elliott Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom - Corner NE1BR,1BA$1,040
The Driftless Senior Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath (ages 55+) - 80% Income Limit1BR,1BA$1,095
Grand River Station2 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,158

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown La Crosse, WI

As of November 06, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown La Crosse area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at RiverPlace in the in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value Downtown La Crosse apartment is the 1510 Jackson St Model at 1510 Jackson St, Unit 1 starting at $1,000 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown La Crosse apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
RiverPlace2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.64
1510 Jackson St, Unit 11510 Jackson St1BR,1BA$1.00
415 Jay St415 Jay St3BR,1BA$1.25
Collective on 4th2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.63
913 7th St S, Unit 1913 7th St S2BR,1BA$1.38
1014 Pine St, Unit 81014 Pine St2BR,1BA$1.60
425 10th St N, Unit 1425 10th St N2BR,1BA$1.60
The Driftless Senior Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath (ages 55+) - 80% Income Limit1BR,1BA$1.61
2121 Cameron Ave, Unit 21212121 Cameron Ave1BR,1BA$1.42
The Hub on 6thStudioStudio ,1BA$1.54

Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown La Crosse, La Crosse, WI

Ranked #1

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Downtown La Crosse, La Crosse, WI

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Getting Around the Downtown La Crosse Neighborhood in La Crosse, WI

Walk Score®

79 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

85 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

Transit Score®

39 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown La Crosse Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown La Crosse?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown La Crosse is under $1,158.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown La Crosse?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown La Crosse is Gund Brewery Lofts which is listed at $935, while the average apartment in Downtown La Crosse costs $2,625.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 39 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown La Crosse?

Cheap apartments in Downtown La Crosse have an average cost of $461 which is $2,164 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown La Crosse.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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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! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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