Studio Apartment Rent in Onalaska, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Onalaska, Wisconsin as of July 2026. That's +38% lower than the citywide median of $1,412 and +32% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Onalaska
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 Onalaska
Compare Onalaska'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 | Menomonie | $709 |
| 4 | Manitowoc | $710 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $715 |
| 6 | Superior | $720 |
| 7 | Weston | $720 |
| 8 | Wausau | $725 |
| 9 | Appleton | $733 |
| 10 | Brown Deer | $734 |
| 11 | Oshkosh | $740 |
| 12 | Tomah | $740 |
| 13 | Beaver Dam | $750 |
| 14 | Fond du Lac | $760 |
| 15 | Mount Pleasant | $760 |
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 | Greenfield | $1,147 |
| 9 | Madison | $1,141 |
| 10 | Shorewood | $1,140 |
| 11 | Menomonee Falls | $1,140 |
| 12 | Franklin | $1,130 |
| 13 | Kenosha | $1,123 |
| 14 | Germantown | $1,100 |
| 15 | Middleton | $1,090 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Onalaska.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Onalaska |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crosse, WI | 6 mi | $775 | $-105 (-12%) |
| Winona, MN | 28.1 mi | $700 | $-180 (-20%) |
| Tomah, WI | 50.8 mi | $740 | $-140 (-16%) |
| Eau Claire, WI | 64.2 mi | $840 | $-40 (-5%) |
| Chippewa Falls, WI | 72.3 mi | $870 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Menomonie, WI | 81.1 mi | $709 | $-171 (-19%) |
| Rochester, MN | 85.1 mi | $1,010 | +$130 (+15%) |
| Marshfield, WI | 86.4 mi | $690 | $-190 (-22%) |
| Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 100 mi | $715 | $-165 (-19%) |
| Dubuque, IA | 101.1 mi | $710 | $-170 (-19%) |
| Baraboo, WI | 107.3 mi | $820 | $-60 (-7%) |
| River Falls, WI | 115.1 mi | $1,060 | +$180 (+20%) |
Studio rent in Onalaska — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Onalaska?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Onalaska, Wisconsin is $880 per month. This is +38% below the citywide median of $1,412.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Onalaska?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $35,200 ($2,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.92/hour at a full-time job.
Is Onalaska expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Onalaska's studio median of $880 is +32% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 16th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Onalaska rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 59 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, Onalaska ranks #33 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Onalaska?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include La Crosse ($775), Winona ($700), Tomah ($740).