Onalaska Apartments and Rentals

Home to more than 17,000 people, Onalaska, WI is a complementary city to the regional hub of La Crosse. Combined, the two cities share a population of more than 75,000 residents. Onalaska is considered by locals to be the commercial district of the La Crosse-Onalaska region, as it contains most of the region's big-box stores, chain restaurants and other amenities. It is also home to the region's only shopping mall, Valley View Mall.

By contrast, La Crosse is known as the historic center of the area and boasts a picturesque historic downtown with many shops and local businesses. However, those searching for Onalaska apartments for rent will find these notions to be inaccurate. Onalaska has a thriving historic downtown of its own and is home to a plethora of stunning natural vistas.

Onalaska's many apartments and single-family homes give potential renters a variety of choices. However, Onalaska rentals might be difficult to find because of the region's student population: The University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, Viterbo University and Western Technical College are located in this small metro, while Winona State University and St. Mary's University are located just across the river in Minnesota.

Onalaska offers the best of both worlds. A historic downtown situated along the Mississippi River provides a healthy dose of charm, while a robust shopping mall and numerous nationally known restaurants gives it a suburban feel.

The Coulee Region is known for its natural beauty. Located along the Mississippi, the region boasts stunning bluffs, low valleys, dense surrounding forests and a variety of water-related activities. Historic structures proliferate Onalaska, as well as nearby La Crosse and Holmen, giving the entire region a nostalgic vibe.

The region's most notable attraction is its annual Oktoberfest celebration, which is one of the largest in the Midwest. Other regional favorites include Holmen's Cornfest and numerous events at the Onalaska OmniCenter.

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