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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
Cliffside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$799
The Driftless Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (ages 55+) - 80% Income Limit1BR,1BA$883

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

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Salem area is the $1.46 price per square foot Unit E2 - 2 Bedroom Model at Grasslands Apartments in the starting from $1,750. The second greatest value West Salem apartment is the Two Bedrooms 1.5 Bathrooms Corner Model at RIVER BEND ESTATES starting at $1,505 with a $1.47 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.
Grasslands ApartmentsUnit E2 - 2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.46
RIVER BEND ESTATESTwo Bedrooms 1.5 Bathrooms Corner2BR,1.5BA$1.47
Riverview ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
Valley View TownhomesTwo Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.25
The Residences at 843 Oak2 Bed 2 bath ALL LVT2BR,2BA$1.38
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
Cliffside ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.33
Collective on 4thStudioStudio ,1BA$0.90
5th Ward ResidencesSTUDIO ADAStudio ,1BA$1.60

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Getting Around West Salem, WI

Walk Score®

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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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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