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Highlights

  • Spacious apartments
  • Small-town charm
  • Outdoor recreation
  • Small-town living
  • Scenic outdoor spaces
  • Beautiful outdoor recreation

Location

604 N Black River St, Sparta, WI 54656, USA
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Management

Monza Management LLC

Leasing office

(608) 633-9308

Property Overview

Black River Apartments offers spacious apartments and a strong mix of small-town charm, outdoor recreation, and scenic surroundings. With an 8.6 Zumper Expert Rating, standout price, amenities, and location scores, plus excellent value for money and value per sqft, it presents a compelling option with nearby schools and helpful photo coverage.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Black River Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Black River Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby
  • High school nearby
  • Less expensive

Floor plans

1 Bed 1 Bath1 bed1 bath850 sqft$929 /mo1 unit availableEnjoy comfortable living in the heart of Sparta at Black River Apartments! These spacious apartments offer convenience, affordability, and a great location in one of western Wisconsin’s most charming communities. Sparta is known as the “Bicycling Capital of America,” home to the famous 32-mile Elroy–Sparta State Trail, the first rail-to-trail conversion in the United States and a popular destination for outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy easy access to biking, hiking, fishing, and scenic outdoor spaces, making Sparta a great place for both relaxation and adventure. Black River Apartments are conveniently located near local shopping, dining, schools, and just a short drive to La Crosse and Tomah, offering the perfect balance of small-town living with easy access to larger city amenities. Enjoy affordable living in a welcoming community with beautiful outdoor recreation and small-town charm right outside your door.

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Amenities for Black River Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Air ConditioningHeat Included
Large Storage Locker

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator

Building

Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Storage

Other

Off-Street Surface Parking
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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Building details

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About Black River Apartments

Home Black River Apartments

Enjoy comfortable living in the heart of Sparta at Black River Apartments! These spacious apartments offer convenience, affordability, and a great location in one of western Wisconsin’s most charming communities. Sparta is known as the “Bicycling Capital of America,” home to the famous 32-mile Elroy–Sparta State Trail, the first rail-to-trail conversion in the United States and a popular destination for outdoor recreation. Residents enjoy easy access to biking, hiking, fishing, and scenic outdoor spaces, making Sparta a great place for both relaxation and adventure. Black River Apartments are conveniently located near local shopping, dining, schools, and just a short drive to La Crosse and Tomah, offering the perfect balance of small-town living with easy access to larger city amenities. Enjoy affordable living in a welcoming community with beautiful outdoor recreation and small-town charm right outside your door.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Black River Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Black River Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Black River Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Black River Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Black River Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including large storage locker. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Black River Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Black River Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Black River Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Black River Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 mile away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 1-bedroom is 850 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available

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Rent trends in Sparta

1-bedroom apartments at Black River Apartments cost about 9% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Sparta.

Median rents as of Aug 24 2025.
Sparta
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Sparta
MonthMedian Rent
May 2025$822
June 2025$795
August 2025$855

Affordability calculator

Can I afford to live at 604 N Black River St?

Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$37,160/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $37,160 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $929.
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Schools near Black River Apartments

Herrman Elementary School

925 n black river st

sparta, WI, 54656

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Getting around Sparta near 604 N Black River St

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Points of interest for 604 N Black River St, Sparta

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

10/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 604 N Black River St

Sparta Health Mart Pharmacy
201 S Water St
Hansen's IGA
834 W Wisconsin St
Walmart Supercenter
1600 W Wisconsin St
ALDI
1650 W Wisconsin St

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