1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in La Crosse, WI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in La Crosse, Wisconsin as of August 2026. That's +21% lower than the citywide median of $1,089 and +38% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in La Crosse
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in La Crosse
Compare La Crosse's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manitowoc | $710 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $740 |
| 3 | Oshkosh | $760 |
| 4 | Stevens Point | $760 |
| 5 | Two Rivers | $760 |
| 6 | Wisconsin Rapids | $770 |
| 7 | Wausau | $805 |
| 8 | Menasha | $810 |
| 9 | Appleton | $823 |
| 10 | Superior | $830 |
| 11 | Green Bay | $840 |
| 12 | Beloit | $850 |
| 13 | Watertown | $850 |
| 14 | La Crosse (this page) | $860 |
| 15 | Plover | $860 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield | $1,590 |
| 2 | Verona | $1,450 |
| 3 | Hudson | $1,420 |
| 4 | Elm Grove | $1,360 |
| 5 | Madison | $1,354 |
| 6 | Oak Creek | $1,350 |
| 7 | Shorewood | $1,290 |
| 8 | Middleton | $1,290 |
| 9 | Sun Prairie | $1,280 |
| 10 | Menomonee Falls | $1,280 |
| 11 | Franklin | $1,270 |
| 12 | De Forest | $1,240 |
| 13 | Germantown | $1,230 |
| 14 | Fitchburg | $1,227 |
| 15 | River Falls | $1,200 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than La Crosse.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs La Crosse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onalaska, WI | 6 mi | $980 | +$120 (+14%) |
| Tomah, WI | 49.2 mi | $870 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Eau Claire, WI | 70.1 mi | $900 | +$40 (+5%) |
| Chippewa Falls, WI | 78.1 mi | $930 | +$70 (+8%) |
| Menomonie, WI | 86.9 mi | $1,200 | +$340 (+40%) |
| Marshfield, WI | 87.7 mi | $740 | $-120 (-14%) |
| Rochester, MN | 88.3 mi | $1,120 | +$260 (+30%) |
| Dubuque, IA | 95.1 mi | $750 | $-110 (-13%) |
| Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 99.5 mi | $770 | $-90 (-10%) |
| Baraboo, WI | 103.6 mi | $950 | +$90 (+10%) |
| Stevens Point, WI | 117 mi | $760 | $-100 (-12%) |
| River Falls, WI | 120.2 mi | $1,200 | +$340 (+40%) |
1-Bedroom rent in La Crosse — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in La Crosse?
As of August 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in La Crosse, Wisconsin is $860 per month. This is +21% below the citywide median of $1,089.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in La Crosse?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $34,400 ($2,867/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Crosse expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
La Crosse's 1-bedroom median of $860 is +38% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 9th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Crosse rank for 1-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 62 cities in Wisconsin with 1-bedroom data, La Crosse ranks #14 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near La Crosse?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Marshfield ($740), Dubuque ($750), Wisconsin Rapids ($770).