Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
University of Wisconsin La Crosse, WI

Median rent

Median rent in West Salem

$1,275/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Salem is $1,275 per month as of October 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $625 less per month.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Salem

146

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Salem rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in University of Wisconsin La Crosse, WI

Average rent prices in West Salem have increased by 13% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in University of Wisconsin La Crosse, WI

Rent prices in West Salem vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Salem is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in West Salem run $1,050 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.

Listings

Studio

$750

-

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,050

-

6%

2 bedroom

$1,195

-

2%

3 bedroom

$1,650

-

27%

4 bedroom

$2,200

-

2%

Studio

Average rent

$750

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,050

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

27%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Wisconsin 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.

Discover rentals in University of Wisconsin La Crosse, WI

922 Cameron Ave #924 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in La Crosse

2-Bedroom house utilities included

922 Cameron Ave #924, La Crosse, WI 54601

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Cliffside Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Cliffside Apartments

3800 Cliffside Dr, La Crosse, WI 54601

1–2 beds

1 bath

$799–$1,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1900 7th St S #RRBAE - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in La Crosse

AVAILABLE SOON - 2 BEDROOM REMODELED APARTMENT

1900 7th St S #RRBAE, La Crosse, WI 54601

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
602-604 9th St N - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.9

Very good

602-604 9th St N

602 9th St N, La Crosse, WI 54601

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for University of Wisconsin La Crosse, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the West Salem rental market.

How much is rent in West Salem?

The average rent in West Salem is $1,275 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Salem?

Average rent prices in West Salem have increased by 13% since last year.

How does West Salem rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Salem is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $625 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Salem?

To comfortably afford rent in West Salem, you'd need to earn approximately $51,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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