
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire County, WI from $300 (51 Rentals)
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703 Broadway St

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1011 2nd Ave, Unit 1

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428 N Barstow St

543 Erin St

508 Vine St

1215 S Dewey St Apartments

1104 Birch St

1026 Menomonie St

705 E Grand Ave
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324-324-324-322 5th Ave

Englewood

622 Hudson St

1220 Garfield Ave

1712 Summit St

2008 Crescent Ave

609 Mt Nemo Ave

The Maples

417 Washington St Apartments

2511 Skeels Ave
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1404 Hayden Ave, Unit #3

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2403 Tony Ct, Unit #3

421 Hobart St

Prairie Park Apartments

Augusta Country Apartments

315 W Grand Ave

920 Oxford Ave

Chalet Apartments

Eau Claire Oakwood Homes

Winsor Drive Apartments
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323 3rd Ave

415 Putnam St

MacArthur Arms

454 Summit Ave

222 Niagara St

Congress Apartments

Eldorado Apartments

2012 4th St

Biscuit Lofts

Good Shepard Senior Apartment
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River Edge

212 Fulton St

1221 Summit St

1620 Whipple St

1001 Main St

1112 Devney Dr

2326 Golf Rd

Glenn Place

Shady Grove Apartments

Country Meadows
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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 | $1,101 | $650 | $1,375 |
| Eau Claire County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,354 | $525 | $2,450 |
| Eau Claire County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,652 | $500 | $2,950 |
| Eau Claire County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,544 | $800 | $2,805 |
| Eau Claire County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,361 | $1,800 | $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 2 Beds unit found at The Eddy in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood priced from $500. Englewood in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $832. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Eau Claire County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eddy | Two Bedroom - Income Based Rent | 2BR,2BA | $500 |
| Englewood | 2 Bedroom - Chippewa Falls | 2BR,1BA | $832 |
| 417 Washington St Apartments | 1BD/1BA (Traditional) | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Maples | 1BD/1BA Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| 2908 Birch St | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $925 |
| The Grand | The Washington | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Otter Creek Apartments | One Bedroom Lower | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| 4532 Arrowhead Dr | Upstairs Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $990 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire County, WI
As of June 15, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eau Claire County area is the $1.12 price per square foot 528 Union St Model at 528 Union St, Unit B in the in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Eau Claire County apartment is the 1011 2nd Ave Model at 1011 2nd Ave, Unit 1 starting at $550 with a $0.38 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 528 Union St, Unit B | 528 Union St | 4BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| 1011 2nd Ave, Unit 1 | 1011 2nd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.38 |
| City Line Heights | Redwood | 3BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| The Current | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| 4532 Arrowhead Dr | Upstairs Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Englewood | 2 Bedroom - Chippewa Falls | 2BR,1BA | $0.92 |
| 1404 Hayden Ave, Unit #3 | 1404 Hayden Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Otter Creek Apartments | Two Bedroom Upper | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| 2908 Birch St | 2BR/1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.16 |
| 417 Washington St Apartments | 1BD/1BA (Traditional) | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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 417 Washington St Apartments which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Eau Claire County costs $2,375.
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 69 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 $410 which is $1,965 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eau Claire County.
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