What is the average apartment size in Onalaska City?

The average size for a Onalaska City, WI apartment is 976 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Onalaska City?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Onalaska City is $1,463 per month, a 3.79% increase from last year’s average of $1,410.

What is the average apartment size in Onalaska City?

The typical apartment in Onalaska City offers about 976 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Onalaska City, WI Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Onalaska City?

The typical rent budget in Onalaska City ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 65% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Onalaska City?

In Onalaska City, 37% of households rent while 63% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 20, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Onalaska City is $1,463, a 3.79% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,410.

One-bedroom apartments provide 871 square feet for $1,227, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,601 offer 1,025 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Onalaska City, WI

Last updated: October 20, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,463	976 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,227	871 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,601	1,025 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Onalaska City, WI rent trends

Rental prices in Onalaska City, WI have increased by 3.79% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,410 to $1,463.

What's the typical rent budget in Onalaska City, WI?

The largest share of rentals in Onalaska City, WI (65%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Onalaska City, WI?

3,148 or 37% of the households in Onalaska City, WI are renter-occupied while 5,361 or 63% are owner-occupied.

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How Onalaska City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Onalaska City	$1,463
Brookfield	$1,852
Madison	$1,797
Milwaukee	$1,577
Oshkosh	$1,145
Neenah	$1,230
La Crosse	$1,230
Appleton	$1,243
Onalaska, WI	$1,429
Holmen, WI	$1,504
Winona, MN	$733

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Onalaska City apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.