Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown La Crosse Neighborhood of La Crosse, WI from $400 (26 Rentals)

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821 Redfield St

La crosseWI54601

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1414 Pine - Adler
5 Bedroom Apartments

1414 Pine - Adler

1414 Pine 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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Salzer II Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Salzer II Apartments

1224 8th StLa crosse, WI 54601
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Grandview Plaza
1 Bedroom Apartments

Grandview Plaza

400 Buchner PlLa crosse, WI 54603
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Oakland Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Oakland Village

720 Oakland 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 5 Beds unit found at 1414 Pine - Adler priced from $400. Collective on 4th has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $452. Here are the most affordable Downtown La Crosse apartments for rent in La crosse, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1414 Pine - Adler5 BR / Bath + Vanity - Middle Unit5BR,1BA$400
Collective on 4thStudioStudio,1BA$452
WEDGEWOOD COMMONSEfficiency 1 BathStudio,1BA$745
Elliott Arms ApartmentsStudio - CornerStudio,1BA$930
Gund Brewery LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$1,062
The Driftless Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (ages 55+) - 80% Income Limit1BR,1BA$1,145

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown La Crosse, WI

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown La Crosse area is the $0.29 price per square foot 5 BR / Bath + Vanity - End Unit A Model at 1414 Pine - Adler in the in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood starting from $475. The second greatest value Downtown La Crosse apartment is the 316 4th St S Model at 316 4th St S, Unit 202 starting at $2,450 with a $1.63 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.
1414 Pine - Adler5 BR / Bath + Vanity - End Unit A5BR,1.25BA$0.29
316 4th St S, Unit 202316 4th St S1BR,1.5BA$1.63
924 7th St S, Unit 924924 7th St S3BR,2BA$1.13
920 7th St S, Unit 4920 7th St S4BR,2BA$1.50
The Ave3 bedroom3BR,1BA$1.46
RiverPlace2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.64
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
Collective on 4thStudioStudio ,1BA$0.90

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown La Crosse, La Crosse, WI

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in La Crosse, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $1,145.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown La Crosse is Collective on 4th which is listed at $474, while the average apartment in Downtown La Crosse costs $1,800.

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 38 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 $521 which is $1,279 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown La Crosse.

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