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property at 820 Cass St

$995 - $1,050

1 Bedroom Rentals

Available Jun 1

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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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 $790. Badger West Residences has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $900. 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$790
Badger West ResidencesOri Flex | 273 Sq FtStudio,1BA$900
C & C ResidencesOri Flex | 320 Sq FtStudio,1BA$900
WEDGEWOOD COMMONSStudioStudio,1BA$925
Gund Brewery Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
The Driftless Senior Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath (ages 55+) - 80% Income Limit1BR,1BA$1,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown La Crosse, WI

As of February 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown La Crosse area is the $0.83 price per square foot 801 West Ave S Model at 801 West Ave S, Unit Lower in the in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Downtown La Crosse apartment is the 120 5th Ave N Model at 120 5th Ave N, Unit 2 starting at $1,800 with a $1.50 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.
801 West Ave S, Unit Lower801 West Ave S3BR,1BA$0.83
120 5th Ave N, Unit 2120 5th Ave N2BR,2BA$1.50
924 7th St S, Unit 924924 7th St S4BR,2BA$1.50
Grand River Station2 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.26
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
Gund Brewery Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
505 5th Ave S, Unit 505505 5th Ave S1BR,1BA$1.51
The Hub on 6thStudioStudio ,1BA$1.46

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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 $1,095.

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 74 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 $326 which is $2,169 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown La Crosse.

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