Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Onalaska, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Onalaska

$1,295/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Onalaska is $1,295 per month as of June 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $655 less per month.

$1.99

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Onalaska

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Onalaska rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $1,275, whereas a house costs $1,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Onalaska run $960 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$920

19%

40%

1 bedroom

$947

7%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,400

3%

13%

3 bedroom

$1,400

10%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,000

No Change

33%

Studio

Average rent

$920

Last 30 days

19%

Last year

40%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$947

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last year

33%

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$1,295
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$884
decreased by55%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Onalaska, WI is 46% higher than the median rent in Black River Falls, WI.

Discover rentals in Onalaska, WI

3223 E Main St - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

7.9

Very good

3223 E Main St

3223 E Main St, Onalaska, WI 54650

2 beds

1 bath

$1,035

Apartment for rent

Quincy Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1d 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

4d 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

kb1000 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

kb1000

1000 Terrace Dr, Onalaska, WI 54650

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

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 $1,295 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Onalaska?

Average rent prices in Onalaska have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Onalaska rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Onalaska is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $655 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 $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Onalaska?

Onalaska offers good options for renters with pets, as 53% of available apartments welcome furry companions. With an average of 57 listings available monthly, pet owners have access to approximately 30 pet-friendly properties to choose from.

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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