Studio Apartment Rent in La Crosse, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in La Crosse, Wisconsin as of October 2026. That's +42% lower than the citywide median of $1,346 and +40% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevens Point | $680 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $690 |
| 3 | Two Rivers | $710 |
| 4 | Wisconsin Rapids | $715 |
| 5 | Superior | $720 |
| 6 | Wausau | $725 |
| 7 | Appleton | $733 |
| 8 | Brown Deer | $734 |
| 9 | Oshkosh | $740 |
| 10 | Tomah | $740 |
| 11 | Beaver Dam | $750 |
| 12 | Fond du Lac | $760 |
| 13 | Mount Pleasant | $760 |
| 14 | Plover | $760 |
| 15 | Green Bay | $770 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monona | $1,565 |
| 2 | Glendale | $1,411 |
| 3 | Brookfield | $1,410 |
| 4 | Hudson | $1,250 |
| 5 | Verona | $1,220 |
| 6 | Fitchburg | $1,208 |
| 7 | Oak Creek | $1,200 |
| 8 | Madison | $1,141 |
| 9 | Shorewood | $1,140 |
| 10 | Menomonee Falls | $1,140 |
| 11 | Franklin | $1,130 |
| 12 | Kenosha | $1,123 |
| 13 | Germantown | $1,100 |
| 14 | Middleton | $1,090 |
| 15 | Sun Prairie | $1,080 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than La Crosse.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs La Crosse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onalaska, WI | 6 mi | $880 | +$105 (+14%) |
| Winona, MN | 32 mi | $700 | $-75 (-10%) |
| Tomah, WI | 49.2 mi | $740 | $-35 (-5%) |
| Eau Claire, WI | 70.1 mi | $840 | +$65 (+8%) |
| Chippewa Falls, WI | 78.1 mi | $870 | +$95 (+12%) |
| Menomonie, WI | 86.9 mi | $1,060 | +$285 (+37%) |
| Marshfield, WI | 87.7 mi | $690 | $-85 (-11%) |
| Rochester, MN | 88.3 mi | $1,010 | +$235 (+30%) |
| Dubuque, IA | 95.1 mi | $710 | $-65 (-8%) |
| Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 99.5 mi | $715 | $-60 (-8%) |
| Stevens Point, WI | 117 mi | $680 | $-95 (-12%) |
| River Falls, WI | 120.2 mi | $1,060 | +$285 (+37%) |
Studio rent in La Crosse — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in La Crosse?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in La Crosse, Wisconsin is $775 per month. This is +42% below the citywide median of $1,346.
What income do you need to afford a studio in La Crosse?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $31,000 ($2,583/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.90/hour at a full-time job.
Is La Crosse expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
La Crosse's studio median of $775 is +40% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 8th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does La Crosse rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 54 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, La Crosse ranks #18 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near La Crosse?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Winona ($700), Tomah ($740), Marshfield ($690).