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Last updated on August 22, 2026
Average rent in
La Crosse, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on August 22, 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. Renters are paying $82 more per month on average than last year, reaching the peak median rent for the current cycle at $1,150/month in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
La Crosse is 42.9% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in the Midwest. The total rental inventory is 117 units, mostly apartments.
Price ranges
Studios in La Crosse rent for $750/month, 1-bedrooms for $895/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,138/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,350/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,822/month. Houses command a median of $1,600/month, while apartments are lower at $1,095/month, reflecting the inventory composition heavily weighted toward apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 3-bedroom segment in La Crosse slipped 10.0% year over year, contrasting with the overall citywide rent increase of 4.8%. Meanwhile, 4+ bedroom rents climbed 14.1%, showing varied trends across bedroom types.
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 August 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $825 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in La Crosse
117
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,600. 1-bedroom apartments in La Crosse run $895 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $750 | No Change | 40% | |
1 bedroom | $895 |  2% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,137 | 3% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,350 | 4% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,822 | 6% | 21% |
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 | $1,095 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | 22% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,600 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
40%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,137
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,822
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
21%
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
$1,095
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
22%
Houses
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
11%
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
43%lower than the national median
45%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in La Crosse, WI is 4% higher than the median rent in Black River Falls, WI.
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11%Discover rentals in La Crosse, WI
2d ago
4625 Mormon Coulee Rd, La Crosse, WI 54601
2 beds
1 bath
$565
Apartment for rent
3d ago
500 Rose St, La Crosse, WI 54603
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1711 George St, La Crosse, WI 54603
2 beds
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1438 Rose St, La Crosse, WI 54603
2 beds
1 bath
$925
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
1d ago
55 River Bend Rd, La Crosse, WI 54603
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in La Crosse
122 10th St S, La Crosse, WI 54601
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Aug 15
3d ago
429 2nd St N, La Crosse, WI 54601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,979–$2,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
403 Gillette St, La Crosse, WI 54603
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,195–$1,490
Apartment for rent
1d ago
918 918 920 Gould Street, La Crosse, WI 54603
1 bed
1 bath
$965
Apartment for rent
4d ago
3715 3715 3717 Mormon Coulee Road, La Crosse, WI 54601
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,040–$1,495
Apartment for rent
1d ago
937 Johnson St, La Crosse, WI 54601
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
6h ago
804 Cass St, La Crosse, WI 54601
1 bed
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
508 Avon St, La Crosse, WI 54603
3 beds
1 bath
$1,385
Apartment for rent
3d ago
912 6th St S, La Crosse, WI 54601
2 beds
1 bath
$1,125
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1400 Pine St, La Crosse, WI 54601
1–4 beds
1–2 baths
$895–$1,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
937 Johnson St, La Crosse, WI 54601
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
15h ago
2501 32nd St S, La Crosse, WI 54601
2 beds
1 bath
$935
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1313 Avon St, La Crosse, WI 54603
3 beds
1 bath
$1,315
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1025 Redfield St, La Crosse, WI 54601
2 beds
1 bath
$995
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 August 22, 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 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $825 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?
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).