Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown La Crosse Neighborhood of La Crosse, WI from $500 (52 Rentals)

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306 4th St S
$695 - $825
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$695 - $825

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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

306 4th St S

306 4th St SLa crosse, WI 54601
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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

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property at 1133 9th St S

$850

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$850

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$850

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1133 9th St S

La crosseWI54601

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926 17th St S, Unit 1
$880
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$880

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$880
2 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1

926 17th St S, Unit 1

926 17th St SLa crosse, WI 54601
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property at 1324 Adams St

$950

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$950

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$950

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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1324 Adams St, Unit 1324 Adams St

1324 Adams St
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property at 1504 Mississippi St

$975

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$975

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$975

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1504 Mississippi St

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property at 1026 Farnam St

$975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1026 Farnam St

La crosseWI54601

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property at 1224 7th St S

$1,050

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$1,050

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1224 7th St S, Unit 1224

1224 7th St S
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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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1929 Victory St

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property at 1214 West Ave S

$1,095

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$1,095

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1214 West Ave S

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222 Jay St, Unit #212
$1,100
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$1,100

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222 Jay St, Unit #212

222 Jay StLa crosse, WI 54601
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property at 906 Cass St

$1,100

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$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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906 Cass St, Unit 906 Cass S

906 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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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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Collective on 4th
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Collective on 4th

403 Jackson StLa crosse, WI 54601
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Adams on 7th Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Adams on 7th Apartments

1225 S Seventh 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 Studio unit found at The Hub on 6th priced from $850. Badger West 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Hub on 6thStudioStudio,1BA$850
Badger West ResidencesOri Flex StudioStudio,1BA$920
Gund Brewery Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$929
C & C ResidencesOri Shift StudioStudio,1BA$930
Elliott Arms ApartmentsDeluxe Corner StudioStudio,1BA$970
The Driftless Senior Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath (ages 55+) - 80% Income Limit1BR,1BA$1,095
Michael HeightsApt 106 - 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,099
Grand River Station2 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,154

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown La Crosse, WI

As of June 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown La Crosse area is the $1.05 price per square foot 904 Vine St Model at 904 Vine St, Unit 904 in the in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Downtown La Crosse apartment is the 4 BD / 1 BA Model at McDonald Flats on King starting at $1,950 with a $1.30 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.
904 Vine St, Unit 904904 Vine St4BR,2BA$1.05
McDonald Flats on King4 BD / 1 BA4BR,1BA$1.30
The Vine3 BR LARGER Rooms Apt 205/3053BR,1BA$0.55
1125-1135 State Street1135 State 3 BR3BR,1BA$0.53
908 7th St S, Unit 908908 7th St S3BR,1BA$0.98
231 8th St N, Unit 231 N 8th St231 8th St N2BR,1BA$1.36
Gund Brewery Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Grand River Station2 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.37
The Millennial2-Bedroom in Main Building2BR,1.5BA$1.60
The Hub on 6thStudioStudio ,1BA$1.57

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,154.

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 $929, while the average apartment in Downtown La Crosse costs $2,000.

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 34 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 $248 which is $1,752 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown La Crosse.

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