Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 8, 2026
Average rent in
La Crosse, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where La Crosse rent stands today
La Crosse, WI rent rose 15.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,265/month. Renters today are paying $132 more per month on average than last year, reaching the city's peak rent level for this period.
Compared to national trends
La Crosse is 33.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 150 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in La Crosse rent for $750/month, 1-bedrooms for $965/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,125/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching a median of $2,400/month. These ranges reflect the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in La Crosse
$1,265/mo
15%vs previous year
The average rent in La Crosse is $1,265 per month as of October 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $635 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in La Crosse
150
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of La Crosse rentals at each price point
Rent trends in La Crosse, WI
Average rent prices in La Crosse have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
La Crosse, WI
Rent prices in La Crosse vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in La Crosse is $1,157, whereas a house costs $2,097. 1-bedroom apartments in La Crosse run $965 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | 1% | 40% | |
1 bedroom | $965 | No Change | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,125 | 3% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,537 |  1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 1% | No Change |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in La Crosse, WI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,157 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,097 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
40%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$965
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,537
Last 30 days
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in La Crosse, WI.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,157
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,097
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in La Crosse, WI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in La Crosse, WI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in La Crosse and Black River Falls by all bedroom counts and property types.
La Crosse
33%lower than the national median
47%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in La Crosse, WI is 27% higher than the median rent in Black River Falls, WI.
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$949
10%Discover rentals in La Crosse, WI
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Crosse
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in La Crosse
512 9th St N #512, La Crosse, WI 54601
2 beds
1 bath
$880
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Crosse
508 9th St N #3, La Crosse, WI 54601
2 beds
1 bath
$880
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
937 Johnson St, La Crosse, WI 54601
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in La Crosse
600 3rd St N, La Crosse, WI 54601
Studio
0 baths
$3,000
House for rent
8h ago
55 River Bend Rd, La Crosse, WI 54603
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,500–$2,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
429 2nd St N, La Crosse, WI 54601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,784–$2,306
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in La Crosse
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
House for rent
8h ago
403 Gillette St, La Crosse, WI 54603
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,195–$1,490
Apartment for rent
8h ago
3715 3715 3717 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse, WI 54601
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250–$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
937 Johnson St, La Crosse, WI 54601
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
42m ago
726 Ferry St, La Crosse, WI 54601
3 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
5h ago
912 6th St S, La Crosse, WI 54601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
1d ago
310 10th St N, La Crosse, WI 54601
2 beds
1 bath
$990
Apartment for rent
1d ago
930 Copeland Ave, La Crosse, WI 54603
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1416 Travis St, La Crosse, WI 54601
3 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
937 Johnson St, La Crosse, WI 54601
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1206 Logan St, La Crosse, WI 54603
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
1h ago
508 Avon St, La Crosse, WI 54603
3 beds
1 bath
$1,385
Apartment for rent
2h ago
1317 Vine St, La Crosse, WI 54601
5 beds
1 bath
$2,400
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for La Crosse, WI
Quick answers to common questions about the La Crosse rental market.
How much is rent in La Crosse?
The average rent in La Crosse is $1,265 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in La Crosse?
Average rent prices in La Crosse have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 15% since last year.
How does La Crosse rent compare to the national average?
Rent in La Crosse is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $635 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in La Crosse?
To comfortably afford rent in La Crosse, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in La Crosse?
January offers the best rental deals in La Crosse, with rents running about 5% lower than September, which sees the highest prices of the year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).