Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Onalaska, WI

Median rent

Median rent in Onalaska

$1,480/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Onalaska is $1,480 per month as of October 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $420 less per month.

$2.25

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Onalaska

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Onalaska rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,425, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Onalaska run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,510.

Listings

Studio

$800

4%

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,250

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$1,510

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$2,200

23%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$800

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,510

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

23%

Last year

19%

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$1,480
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$915
decreased by52%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Onalaska, WI is 62% higher than the median rent in Black River Falls, WI.

Discover rentals in Onalaska, WI

East Gate Manor - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

East Gate Manor

913 913 12th Ave S. and 916 13th Ave S., Onalaska, WI 54650

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

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.
Quincy Court Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

Quincy Court Apartments

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

2 beds

1 bath

$1,085

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.
1112 10th Ave N - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

1112 10th Ave N

1112 10th Ave N, Onalaska, WI 54650

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

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.
Valley View Townhomes - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Valley View Townhomes

220 17th Ave N, Onalaska, WI 54650

2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,149–$1,450

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 Onalaska, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Onalaska rental market.

How much is rent in Onalaska?

The average rent in Onalaska is $1,480 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Onalaska?

Average rent prices in Onalaska have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Onalaska rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Onalaska is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $420 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 $59,000/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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