Cheap Apartments for Rent near West Salem, WI from $500 (32 Rentals)

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property at 1001 10th Ave N

$895

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

1001 10th Ave N, Unit 2

1001 10th Ave N
OnalaskaWI54650

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property at 718 Saint Andrew St

$1,095

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Oct 1

718 Saint Andrew St

La crosseWI54603
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1026 Liberty St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1026 Liberty St

1026 Liberty StLa crosse, WI 54603

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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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Bluffview Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bluffview Apartments

3715 Mormon Coulee RdLa crosse, WI 54601
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1551 Loomis St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1551 Loomis St

1551 Loomis StLa crosse, WI 54603
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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. WEDGEWOOD COMMONS in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio 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
WEDGEWOOD COMMONSEfficiency 1 BathStudio,1BA$775
Grandview LoftsStudiosStudio,1BA$795
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
The Driftless Senior Apartments and Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath (ages 55+) - 50% Income Limit1BR,1BA$958
Riverview ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$969
Elliott Arms ApartmentsDeluxe Corner Studio (Includes Heat)Studio,1BA$970

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

As of August 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Salem area is the $1.22 price per square foot 1135 State 3 BR Model at 1125-1135 State Street in the in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value West Salem apartment is the 3 Bdrm Townhome 60% Model at Hidden Glen Apartments starting at $1,300 with a $1.08 price per square foot . 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.
1125-1135 State Street1135 State 3 BR3BR,1BA$1.22
Hidden Glen Apartments3 Bdrm Townhome 60%3BR,1.5BA$1.08
The Residences @ 10272 Beds/2 Baths2BR,2BA$1.25
The Meadows (Amy Dr)3 Bedroom3BR,1BA$1.18
5th Ward Residences2 Bedroom | 2 Bath Corner2BR,2BA$1.28
The Gardens at Kristy Apartments2 Bed - 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.46
Valley View TownhomesOne Bedroom Plus Den1BR,1BA$1.15
Field of Dreams1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Gund Brewery Lofts1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.09
Galesville Greens2BR Rent based on 30% of income2BR,1BA$1.07

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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 WEDGEWOOD COMMONS listed at $775.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Salem Apartment is $929 at Gund Brewery Lofts.

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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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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