Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Salem, WI from $500 (39 Rentals)

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property at 1828 Wood St

$795

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$795

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$795

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

1828 Wood St, Unit 1828

1828 Wood St
La crosseWI54603

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property at 710 2nd Ave N

$850

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$850

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$850

Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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710 2nd Ave N

OnalaskaWI54650

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property at 208 17th Ave N

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 1

208 17th Ave N

OnalaskaWI54650
property at 934 12th Ave S

$1,025

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$1,025

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$1,025

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

934 12th Ave S

OnalaskaWI54650
property at 1511 Avon St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

1511 Avon St

La crosseWI54603
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Grandview Lofts
$1,050 - $2,500
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$1,010 - $2,460
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$1,050 - $2,500
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available May 1

Grandview Lofts

1707 Main StLa crosse, WI 54601
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property at 610 12th Ave S

$1,075

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$1,075

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$1,075

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available May 1

610 12th Ave S

OnalaskaWI54650

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property at 302 Royal St

$725

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$725

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$725

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available May 1

302 Royal St

OnalaskaWI54650
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Bluff View Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bluff View Apartments

3715 Mormon Coulee RdLa crosse, WI 54601
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West Salem, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Salem, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at Galesville Greens priced from $746. 1026 Liberty St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $775. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Galesville Greens2BR Rent based on 30% of income2BR,1BA$746
1026 Liberty St2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$775
Cliffside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
Riverview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$869
Badger West ResidencesOri Flex StudioStudio,1BA$920
C & C ResidencesORI Stride StudioStudio,1BA$920
Bluff View Apartments3715-206: 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
WEDGEWOOD COMMONSStudioStudio,1BA$925
Gund Brewery Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$935
5th Ward ResidencesSTUDIO ADAStudio,1BA$935

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Salem, WI and Nearby

As of March 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Salem area is the $1.24 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Hub on 6th in the in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value West Salem apartment is the 2 Beds/2 Baths Model at The Residences @ 1027 starting at $1,500 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Hub on 6th3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.24
The Residences @ 10272 Beds/2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.25
Hidden Glen Apartments3 Bdrm Townhome 60%3BR,1.5BA$1.08
Valley View TownhomesOne Bedroom Plus Den1BR,1BA$1.12
Grand River Station2 Bedroom/ 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.38
1026 Liberty St2 BR/1 BA2BR,1BA$0.97
Galesville Greens2BR Rent based on 30% of income2BR,1BA$1.07
Gund Brewery Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.38
Riverview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.34
Cliffside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Salem Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Salem?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Salem is at Badger West Residences listed at $920.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Salem Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Salem Apartment is $799 at Cliffside Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Salem Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Salem is starting from $746 at Galesville Greens.

What is the most affordable West Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Galesville Greens and starts from $786.

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