Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Onalaska, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Onalaska

$1,387/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Onalaska is $1,387 per month as of August 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $552 less per month.

$2.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Onalaska

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Onalaska 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 Onalaska, WI

Average rent prices in Onalaska have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Onalaska, WI

Rent prices in Onalaska vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Onalaska is $1,375, whereas a house costs $2,172. 1-bedroom apartments in Onalaska run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,485.

Listings

Studio

$947

2%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,250

4%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,485

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,450

13%

9%

4 bedroom

$1,700

30%

36%

Studio

Average rent

$947

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,485

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

30%

Last year

36%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Onalaska, 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 Onalaska, WI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Onalaska and Black River Falls by all bedroom counts and property types.

Onalaska

Median rent price$1,387
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$969
decreased by50%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Onalaska, WI is 43% higher than the median rent in Black River Falls, WI.

Discover rentals in Onalaska, WI

Quincy Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Quincy Court Apartments

510 408,416, 510 Quincy Street, Onalaska, WI 54650

2 beds

1 bath

$1,085

Apartment for rent

Valley View Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.3

Very good

Valley View Townhomes

220 17th Ave N, Onalaska, WI 54650

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,149–$1,450

Apartment for rent

vkbg1040 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

vkbg1040

1040 Terrace Dr, Onalaska, WI 54650

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

Coldwater Creek - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

Coldwater Creek

9522 9522 & 9530 E 16 Frontage Rd., Onalaska, WI 54650

2 beds

2 baths

$1,485–$1,535

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Onalaska, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Onalaska rental market.

How much is rent in Onalaska?

The average rent in Onalaska is $1,387 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Onalaska?

Average rent prices in Onalaska have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Onalaska rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Onalaska is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $552 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Onalaska?

To comfortably afford rent in Onalaska, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/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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