
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire County, WI from $300 (56 Rentals)
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Metro Crossing

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1011 2nd Ave, Unit 1

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516 Cochrane St, Unit 516.5 Cochrane

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608 1/2 Putnam St, Unit 1

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611 Germania St, Unit 2

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644 Galloway St, Unit 3

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846 E Grand Ave, Unit 2

543 Erin St

1215 S Dewey St Apartments
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1104 Birch St

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417 William St, Unit 417 William Street

2307 4th St

107 Elizabeth St

705 E Grand Ave

1220 Garfield Ave

622 Hudson St

324-324-324-322 5th Ave

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631 N Dewey St, Unit 4

113 W Grand Ave
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1146 Imperial Cir

417 Washington St Apartments

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520 Vine St, Unit 520 vine street

836 Evergreen St, Unit 836.5

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913 Graham Ave, Unit 913

Prairie Park Apartments

Augusta Country Apartments

315 W Grand Ave

920 Oxford Ave

Chalet Apartments
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Eau Claire Oakwood Homes

Winsor Drive Apartments

323 3rd Ave

415 Putnam St

MacArthur Arms

454 Summit Ave

222 Niagara St

428 N Barstow St

Congress Apartments

Eldorado Apartments
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2012 4th St

Biscuit Lofts

Good Shepard Senior Apartment

River Edge

1001 Main St

1620 Whipple St

1221 Summit St

212 Fulton St

1112 Devney Dr

2326 Golf Rd
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Eau Claire County, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eau Claire County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire County Studio Apartments | $1,102 | $650 | $1,375 |
| Eau Claire County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,331 | $550 | $2,450 |
| Eau Claire County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,681 | $500 | $3,200 |
| Eau Claire County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,520 | $800 | $2,590 |
| Eau Claire County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,170 | $1,395 | $2,800 |
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Cheapest Available Eau Claire County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Eau Claire County, WI is a 3 Beds unit found at 428 Chippewa St in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood priced from $350. The Eddy in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Eau Claire County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 428 Chippewa St | 3BR/1BA | 3BR,1BA | $350 |
| The Eddy | Two Bedroom - Income Based Rent | 2BR,2BA | $500 |
| Metro Crossing | Single Bedroom - Shared Common Space | 1BR,1BA | $550 |
| 743 N Eddy St | 3BR/1BA - Main | 3BR,1BA | $950 |
| 1404 Hayden Ave | #1 | 2BR,1BA | $950 |
| Hamilton Square Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $975 |
| 4532 Arrowhead Dr | Upstairs Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire County, WI
As of July 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eau Claire County area is the $1.01 price per square foot 322 Chippewa St Model at 322 Chippewa St, Unit 322 Chippewa St #3 in the in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $2,320. The second greatest value Eau Claire County apartment is the 528 Niagara St Model at 528 Niagara St, Unit 528 starting at $1,650 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eau Claire County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 322 Chippewa St, Unit 322 Chippewa St #3 | 322 Chippewa St | 4BR,1BA | $1.01 |
| 528 Niagara St, Unit 528 | 528 Niagara St | 5BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 1203 S Farwell St, Unit 1203 | 1203 S Farwell St | 4BR,1BA | $0.87 |
| 1011 2nd Ave, Unit 1 | 1011 2nd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.38 |
| 405 Wisconsin St, Unit 405 1-2 | 405 Wisconsin St | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 4937 Coventry Ct, Unit 4937 #2 | 4937 Coventry Ct | 2BR,1BA | $0.95 |
| Southridge East Apartments | 2Bed, 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 4532 Arrowhead Dr | Upstairs Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 428 Chippewa St | 3BR/1BA | 3BR,1BA | $0.41 |
| 608 1/2 Putnam St, Unit 1 | 608 1/2 Putnam St | 1BR,1BA | $0.96 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eau Claire County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Eau Claire County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eau Claire County is under $990.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eau Claire County?
The cheapest apartment in Eau Claire County is Metro Crossing which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Eau Claire County costs $2,200.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eau Claire County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 67 regular apartments in Eau Claire County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Eau Claire County?
Cheap apartments in Eau Claire County have an average cost of $326 which is $1,874 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eau Claire County.
Expert Rental Resources
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
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