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Last updated on July 8, 2026
Average rent in
La Crosse, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 8, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where La Crosse rent stands today
La Crosse, WI rent rose 4.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month matching the peak rent for July 2026. Renters are paying $64 more per month on average than last year, with a 2.3% increase month over month.
Compared to national trends
La Crosse is 43.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller market with 101 total rentals and a range of options for renters seeking value in the Midwest.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $750/month, 1-bedrooms for $895/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,100/month in La Crosse. These bedroom tiers represent the most common options for renters in this market.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents increased 15.4% year over year, while 3-bedroom and 4+ bedroom rents fell 8.2% and 16.7% respectively. These bedroom-tier shifts contrast with the overall citywide rent rise of 4.8% in La Crosse, WI.
Median rent
Median rent in La Crosse
$1,100/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in La Crosse is $1,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $850 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in La Crosse
101
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,097, whereas a house costs $1,550. 1-bedroom apartments in La Crosse run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | No Change | 68% | |
1 bedroom | $895 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,100 | 1% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $1,372 |  2% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,500 | 2% | 10% |
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 | $1,097 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,150 | 17% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,550 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
68%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,372
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
10%
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
$1,097
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
17%
Houses
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
8%
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
44%lower than the national median
64%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in La Crosse, WI is 57% higher than the median rent in Black River Falls, WI.
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$650
$1,109
5%Discover rentals in La Crosse, WI
5d+ ago
4625 Mormon Coulee Rd, La Crosse, WI 54601
2 beds
1 bath
$565
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in La Crosse
922 Cameron Ave #924, La Crosse, WI 54601
2 beds
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in La Crosse
922 Cameron Ave #922, La Crosse, WI 54601
2 beds
1 bath
$790
Condo for rent
Available Jun 1
11h ago
418 Rose St, La Crosse, WI 54603
2 beds
1 bath
$920
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in La Crosse
600 3rd St N, La Crosse, WI 54601
Studio
0 baths
$4,182
House for rent
4d ago
55 River Bend Rd, La Crosse, WI 54603
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,700–$2,850
Apartment for rent
1d ago
429 2nd St N, La Crosse, WI 54601
1 bed
1 bath
$2,170
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1613 Chase St, La Crosse, WI 54601
Studio
1 bath
$1,870
Apartment for rent
1h ago
3005 33rd St S, La Crosse, WI 54601
1–3 beds
1 bath
$1,135–$1,595
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
4300 Fireclay Ct, La Crosse, WI 54601
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
11h ago
418 Rose St, La Crosse, WI 54603
2 beds
1 bath
$920
Apartment for rent
14h ago
703 Farnam St, La Crosse, WI 54601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,199–$1,600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1003 Zeisler St, La Crosse, WI 54601
Studio
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
912 6th St S, La Crosse, WI 54601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
3d ago
101 9th St S, La Crosse, WI 54601
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2501 32nd St S, La Crosse, WI 54601
1–2 beds
1 bath
$795–$950
Apartment for rent
7h ago
926 Main St, La Crosse, WI 54601
Studio
1 bath
$640
Apartment for rent
11h ago
418 Rose St, La Crosse, WI 54603
2 beds
1 bath
$920
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3005 33rd St S, La Crosse, WI 54601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195–$1,345
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3800 Cliffside Dr, La Crosse, WI 54601
1 bed
1 bath
$799
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 $1,100 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in La Crosse?
Average rent prices in La Crosse have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does La Crosse rent compare to the national average?
Rent in La Crosse is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 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 $44,000/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?
La Crosse, Wisconsin rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $910 per month, while two-bedroom units cost around $1,100 per month. Two-bedroom apartments make up the largest share of the rental market at 40% of available inventory, followed by one-bedroom units at 31%.
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).