
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown La Crosse Neighborhood of La Crosse, WI from $400 (49 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown La Crosse area of La Crosse.


Collective on 4th

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821 Redfield St

619 5th Ave S

717 5th Ave S

The Driftless Senior Apartments and Townhomes

901-329 Cameron Ave

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510 9th St N, Unit 510

WEDGEWOOD COMMONS
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924 Cameron Ave, Unit 924

221 8th St S, Unit 4

Grand River Station

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922 Cameron Ave, Unit 922

1621-1623 Hyde Ave

1010 5th Ave S, Unit 1

The Hub on 6th

1133 9th St S

1207 10th St S
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The Millennial

541 Cass St

919 Johnson St, Unit 1

543 Cass St, Unit 543

612 King St

Gund Brewery Lofts

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625 9th St N

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1139 State St, Unit 02

816 Cass St
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1007 7th St S

1001 Johnson St

C & C Residences

Badger West Residences

601 Hood St

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1217 Park Ave, Unit 1217

908 7th St S, Unit 908

1504 Mississippi St

Elliott Arms Apartments
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623 5th Ave S

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232 11th St S, Unit 106

937 Johnson St

720 Main St

Silvernail Apartments

Salzer II Apartments

316 & 400 Monitor Apartments

Salzer Square Apartments

Grandview Plaza
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Adams on 7th Apartments

1217 Park Ave

Farnam Flats
Downtown La Crosse, La crosse, WI Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown La Crosse?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown La Crosse Studio Apartments | $933 | $695 | $1,299 |
| Downtown La Crosse 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,262 | $475 | $2,050 |
| Downtown La Crosse 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,396 | $571 | $2,500 |
| Downtown La Crosse 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,723 | $665 | $2,950 |
| Downtown La Crosse 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,887 | $1,550 | $2,220 |
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There are currently 49 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown La Crosse Neighborhood of La Crosse, WI.
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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 Studio unit found at Badger West Residences priced from $920. C & C Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $920. Here are the most affordable Downtown La Crosse apartments for rent in La crosse, WI:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badger West Residences | Ori Flex Studio | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| C & C Residences | ORI Stride Studio | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| WEDGEWOOD COMMONS | Studio | Studio,1BA | $925 |
| Gund Brewery Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $935 |
| Elliott Arms Apartments | One Bedroom - Corner NW | 1BR,1BA | $1,040 |
| The Driftless Senior Apartments and Townhomes | 1 Bed 1 Bath (ages 55+) - 80% Income Limit | 1BR,1BA | $1,095 |
| Michael Heights | Apt 106 - 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown La Crosse, WI
As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown La Crosse area is the $1.24 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Hub on 6th in the in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Downtown La Crosse apartment is the 2 Beds/2 Baths Model at The Residences @ 1027 starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hub on 6th | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
| The Residences @ 1027 | 2 Beds/2 Baths | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| 120 5th Ave N, Unit 2 | 120 5th Ave N | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 924 7th St S | 924 7th St S | 4BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| 1217 Park Ave, Unit 1217 | 1217 Park Ave | 2BR,1BA | $0.86 |
| Grand River Station | 2 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 913 7th St S, Unit 1 | 913 7th St S | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| 1035 Green Bay St, Unit 4 | 1035 Green Bay St | 2BR,1BA | $1.55 |
| Michael Heights | 1 Bed 1 Bath (1C) | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Gund Brewery Lofts | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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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 $1,099.
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 $2,495.
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 70 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 $339 which is $2,156 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown La Crosse.
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
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