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Eau ClaireWI54701

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415 Putnam St
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415 Putnam St

415 Putnam StEau Claire, WI 54703
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Cheapest Available Altoona Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Altoona, WI is a Studio unit found at 415 Putnam St in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood priced from $650. 1001 Main St in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Altoona apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
415 Putnam StEfficiencyStudio,1BA$650
1001 Main St1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$750
1112 Devney Dr2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$800
417 Washington St Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$865
610 Gray St Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$945

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Altoona, WI and Nearby

As of November 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Altoona area is the $0.80 price per square foot 4BR/2BA Model at 1118 S Barstow St in the in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,300. The second greatest value Altoona apartment is the 3BR/1BA Model at 1417 Birch St starting at $1,125 with a $0.73 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.
1118 S Barstow St4BR/2BA4BR,2BA$0.80
1417 Birch St3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$0.73
428 5th St E428 5th St E3BR,2BA$0.97
Otter Creek ApartmentsThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$0.99
618 S Farwell St, Unit East Tower Apartment618 S Farwell St1BR,1BA$0.85
Southridge East Apartments2Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
705 Division St, Unit 2705 Division St2BR,1BA$0.83
3204 Brian St, Unit #73204 Brian St2BR,1.5BA$1.06
1112 Devney Dr2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$0.94
Prairie Heights Residences1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80

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Getting Around Altoona, WI

Walk Score®

30 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

36 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Altoona Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Altoona Apartment is $750 at 1001 Main 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 $800 at 1112 Devney Dr.

What is the most affordable Altoona Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Altoona Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Otter Creek Apartments and starts from $1,135.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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