Rent in La Crosse, WI
Across La Crosse's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,123 a month, with figures from $1,077–$1,343. The highest typical rent is in 54602 ($1,343) and the lowest in 54603 ($1,077). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in La Crosse County pay about 1.54% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $680 | $667–$935 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $854 | $837–$1,027 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $1,123 | $1,077–$1,343 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,283 | $1,234–$1,721 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $2,167 | $1,844–$2,167 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
La Crosse ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in La Crosse, WI?
- About $1,123 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,077–$1,343. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in La Crosse, WI?
- About $854 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $837–$1,027. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in La Crosse, WI?
- About $1,283 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,234–$1,721. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in La Crosse, WI?
- About $680 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $667–$935. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in La Crosse, WI?
- About $2,167 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,844–$2,167. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which La Crosse ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 54602 has the highest typical rent at $1,343 a month, and 54603 the lowest at $1,077.
- What is the property tax rate in La Crosse, WI?
- Owner-occupied homes in La Crosse County pay a typical 1.54% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these La Crosse rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).