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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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568 Erin St

Eau ClaireWI54703

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Eau Claire Oakwood Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eau Claire Oakwood Homes

3802 Damon StEau Claire, WI 54701
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415 Putnam St
Studio Apartments

415 Putnam St

415 Putnam StEau Claire, WI 54703
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454 Summit Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

454 Summit Ave

454 Summit AveEau Claire, WI 54701
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property at 301 Main St E

$700 - $1,000

Studio To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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301 Main St E

MenomonieWI54751
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River Edge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Edge

600 Graham AveEau Claire, WI 54701
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1221 Summit St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1221 Summit St

1221 Summit StEau Claire, WI 54703
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1001 Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1001 Main St

1001 Main StEau Claire, WI 54701
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2326 Golf Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2326 Golf Rd

2326 Golf RdEau Claire, WI 54701
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Shady Grove Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shady Grove Apartments

2604-2933 Shady Grove RdEau Claire, WI 54703
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London Road Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

London Road Apartments

3635-3645 London RdEau Claire, WI 54701
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1921 Emery St
2 Bedroom Apartments

1921 Emery St

1921 Emery StEau Claire, WI 54701
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4615 Fairfax St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

4615 Fairfax St

4615 Fairfax StEau Claire, WI 54701
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Eau Claire London Square
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eau Claire London Square

3300 London RdEau Claire, WI 54701
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Southridge Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Southridge Apartments

4811 Southridge CtEau Claire, WI 54701
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Altoona, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Altoona Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Altoona, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at Englewood in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood priced from $867. 4615 Fairfax St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $935. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Altoona apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Englewood2 Bedroom Handicap - EC2BR,1BA$867
4615 Fairfax St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$935
Eau Claire London Square2 Bed 1 Bath (B)2BR,1BA$950
AFR ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Southridge East Apartments2Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$990
Alto StationS2-Studio/1 Bath Income Restricted 120%Studio,1BA$995
Prairie Heights Residences2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,075
Meadows at Otter CreekOne bed1BR,1BA$1,075
River Ridge Luxury Apartments & TownhomesOne Bedroom Standard1BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altoona, WI

As of May 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Altoona area is the $1.17 price per square foot A Model at Autumn Ridge in the in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Altoona apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at Galloway Flats starting at $1,725 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Altoona apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Autumn RidgeA2BR,2BA$1.17
Galloway Flats2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.53
Woodsedge3 BR TH3BR,1.5BA$1.45
Englewood2 Bedroom Handicap - EC2BR,1BA$0.86
Southridge East Apartments2Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Prairie Heights Residences2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Prairie PlaceOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.55
City Line HeightsMagnolia1BR,1BA$1.59
836 Evergreen St, Unit 836.5836 Evergreen St2BR,1BA$1.20
4615 Fairfax St1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.63

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Altoona Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Altoona?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Altoona is at Alto Station listed at $995.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Altoona Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Altoona Apartment is $935 at 4615 Fairfax St.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Altoona is starting from $867 at Englewood.

What is the most affordable Altoona Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Altoona Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodsedge and starts from $1,435.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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