Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
University of Wisconsin La Crosse, WI

Median rent

Median rent in West Salem

$1,300/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Salem is $1,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% below the national average rent, or $600 less per month.

$1.55

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Salem

171

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 18% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in West Salem run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$847

-

54%

1 bedroom

$995

-

3%

2 bedroom

$1,250

-

3%

3 bedroom

$1,587

-

52%

4 bedroom

$2,400

-

13%

Studio

Average rent

$847

Last year

54%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,587

Last year

52%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

13%

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

La Crosse Estates - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

7.1

Very good

La Crosse Estates

4625 Mormon Coulee Rd, La Crosse, WI 54601

2 beds

1 bath

$565

N3305 County Road M - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

N3305 County Road M

N3305 County Road M, West Salem, WI 54669

3 beds

2 baths

$575

Hoff - 43 - Vine St - Photo 1 of 1

13h ago

8.4

Very good

Hoff - 43 - Vine St

901 Vine St, La Crosse, WI 54601

Studio–3 beds

1 bath

$650–$1,425

1018 Pine St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in La Crosse

2 beds

1 bath

$850

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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 $1,300 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Salem?

Average rent prices in West Salem have increased by 18% since last year.

How does West Salem rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Salem is 32% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 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 $52,000/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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