
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Onalaska, WA from $900 (42 Rentals)
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The Varsity

Suncrest

The Timbers Apartments

Alpine Village

Rockwell Place Apartments

Kingswood Village

Lacey Park Apartments
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Copper Trail

Hearthstone

Allen Street

Lakeview Village

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Firwood Grove

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Crescent Point

Ward Lake Apartments

Stonebrook Apartments and Townhomes

Montair at Somerset Hill

Tahoma Terrace Apartments

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Wyndstone Apartments

Tumwater Pointe Apartments

Sunset Gardens
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Smyth

The Vicara Apartments & Townhomes

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Briggs Village

Chambers Crest

Parkview Apartments

RiverStone Villas

Wilderness West Apartments

277 Main Ave
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The Varsity West

2633 Wilderness Dr SE

5307 Rehklau Rd SE

1640 8th Ave

3042-3044 Jackson Hwy

15308-15310 Berry Valley Rd SE

9734 62nd Ave SE

1206 B St
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2145 Jackson Hwy

848 NW Maryland Ave
Onalaska, WA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Onalaska?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onalaska Studio Apartments | $1,516 | $1,125 | $1,715 |
| Onalaska 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,721 | $1,250 | $1,995 |
| Onalaska 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,011 | $1,400 | $2,766 |
| Onalaska 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,336 | $1,685 | $2,899 |
| Onalaska 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,881 | $2,245 | $3,299 |
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Cheapest Available Onalaska Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Onalaska, WA is a Studio unit found at The Varsity West in the Washington's Addition neighborhood priced from $945. The Varsity in the Historic District neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,125. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Onalaska apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Varsity West | Studio West | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| The Varsity | Studio ADA | Studio,1BA | $1,125 |
| The Timbers Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,315 |
| Kingswood Village | Studio | Studio, | $1,395 |
| Suncrest | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Lacey Park Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Alpine Village | New Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,400 |
| Copper Trail | Two Bedroom Two Bath A | 2BR,1BA | $1,431 |
| Rockwell Place Apartments | Studio w/ Den | Studio,1BA | $1,495 |
| Lakeview Village | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,499 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Onalaska, WA and Nearby
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Onalaska area is the $1.61 price per square foot Townhome Model at Copper Leaf Residences in the in the Wellington West neighborhood starting from $2,750. The second greatest value Onalaska apartment is the 3 Bd / 3 Ba + 1-Car Garage Model at Chambers Reserve Townhomes starting at $2,495 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Avonlea neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Onalaska apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Leaf Residences | Townhome | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.61 |
| Chambers Reserve Townhomes | 3 Bd / 3 Ba + 1-Car Garage | 3BR,3BA | $1.57 |
| Wyndstone Apartments | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| 350 North Apartments | 2-Bed/2-Bath North with Storage Unit | 2BR,2BA | $1.88 |
| Copper Trail | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
| RiverStone Villas | Pre-Lease | 2BR,2BA | $1.93 |
| Wilderness West Apartments | 2B 1.5B LTH | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.00 |
| Chambers Crest | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $2.05 |
| Capitol City Apartments | 1 x 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.78 |
| Suncrest | 2/1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Onalaska Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Onalaska?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Onalaska is at The Varsity West listed at $945.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Onalaska Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Onalaska Apartment is $1,315 at The Timbers Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Onalaska Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Onalaska is starting from $1,400 at Suncrest.
What is the most affordable Onalaska Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Onalaska Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Copper Trail and starts from $1,685.
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