Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown La Crosse Neighborhood of La Crosse, WI from $400 (60 Rentals)

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property at 717 5th Ave S

$695 - $1,895

Studio To 5 Bedroom Rentals

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717 5th Ave S

La crosseWI54601
property at 209 West Ave S

$825

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$825
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 1

209 West Ave S, Unit #3, Unit #3

209 West Ave S
La crosseWI54601

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property at 541 Cass St

$850

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$850
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$850

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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541 Cass St

La crosseWI54601

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222 Jay St
$900 - $1,000
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$900 - $1,000
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Jun 8

222 Jay St

222 Jay StLa crosse, WI 54601
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property at 607 Hood St

$925

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$925
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

607 Hood St

La crosseWI54601

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property at 1929 Victory St

$1,075 - $1,125

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$1,075 - $1,125
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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1929 Victory 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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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 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 $930. Here are the most affordable Downtown La Crosse apartments for rent in La crosse, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Badger West ResidencesOri Flex StudioStudio,1BA$920
C & C ResidencesORI Stride StudioStudio,1BA$930
Gund Brewery Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
Elliott Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,020
Grandview LoftsStudiosStudio,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown La Crosse, WI

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown La Crosse area is the $1.35 price per square foot 316 4th St S Model at 316 4th St S, Unit #201 in the in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Downtown La Crosse apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Hub on 6th starting at $1,750 with a $1.24 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.
316 4th St S, Unit #201316 4th St S2BR,1BA$1.35
The Hub on 6th3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.24
The Residences @ 10272 Beds/2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.25
120 5th Ave N, Unit 2120 5th Ave N2BR,2BA$1.50
2108 Campbell Rd2108 Campbell Rd2BR,1BA$1.19
1217 Park Ave, Unit 12171217 Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.86
1016 9th St S, Unit 10161016 9th St S3BR,1BA$1.04
913 7th St S, Unit 1913 7th St S2BR,1BA$1.38
1704 Madison St, Unit O4 miller1704 Madison St1BR,1BA$1.25
Gund Brewery Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.41

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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 $1,050.

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 48 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 $280 which is $2,215 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown La Crosse.

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