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West Salem, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Salem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Salem, WI is a Studio unit found at Collective on 4th in the Downtown La Crosse neighborhood priced from $452. Galesville Greens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $746. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Salem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Collective on 4thStudioStudio,1BA$452
Galesville Greens2BR Rent based on 30% of income2BR,1BA$746
5th Ward ResidencesSTUDIO ADAStudio,1BA$799
The Driftless Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (ages 55+) - 80% Income Limit1BR,1BA$883
Gund Brewery LoftsStudioStudio,1BA$962
Elliott Arms ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$980
Valley View TownhomesOne Bedroom Plus Den1BR,1BA$1,119
The Residences at Belle SquareOne Bedroom With DenStudio,1BA$1,149
Riverview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,150
Michael Heights420-2071BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Salem, WI and Nearby

As of May 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Salem area is the $1.17 price per square foot Two Bedroom with basement Model at Valley View Townhomes in the starting from $1,400. The second greatest value West Salem apartment is the 2 Bedroom Corner Model at The Abbey starting at $1,825 with a $1.57 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for West Salem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Valley View TownhomesTwo Bedroom with basement2BR,1BA$1.17
The Abbey2 Bedroom Corner2BR,2BA$1.57
RiverPlace2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.64
Riverview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
415 Market St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.65
Galesville Greens2BR Rent based on 30% of income2BR,1BA$1.07
The Driftless Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (ages 55+) - 80% Income Limit1BR,1BA$1.30
Gund Brewery LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.69
Collective on 4thStudioStudio ,1BA$0.90
5th Ward ResidencesSTUDIO ADAStudio ,1BA$1.60

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Getting Around West Salem, WI

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36 / 100

Car-Dependent

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Bike Score®

46 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Salem Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in West Salem?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in West Salem is at Collective on 4th listed at $452.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Salem Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Salem Apartment is $474 at Collective on 4th.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Salem Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Salem is starting from $571 at Collective on 4th.

What is the most affordable West Salem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap West Salem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Collective on 4th and starts from $665.

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