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

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608 1/2 Putnam St, Unit 1
$680
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608 1/2 Putnam St, Unit 1

608 1/2 Putnam StEau Claire, WI 54703
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property at 543 Erin St

$725 - $995

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 3

543 Erin St

Eau ClaireWI54703

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315 W Grand Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

315 W Grand Ave

315 W Grand AveEau Claire, WI 54703
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920 Oxford Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

920 Oxford Ave

920 Oxford AveEau Claire, WI 54703
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Chalet Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chalet Apartments

2609 Thomas DrEau Claire, WI 54701
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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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323 3rd Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

323 3rd Ave

323 3rd AveEau Claire, WI 54703
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415 Putnam St
Studio Apartments

415 Putnam St

415 Putnam StEau Claire, WI 54703
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MacArthur Arms
2 Bedroom Apartments

MacArthur Arms

908 W Macarthur AveEau Claire, WI 54701
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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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222 Niagara St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

222 Niagara St

222 Niagara StEau Claire, WI 54703
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428 N Barstow St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

428 N Barstow St

428 N Barstow StEau Claire, WI 54703
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Congress Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Congress Apartments

520 Congress StEau Claire, WI 54703
Senior Living
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Eldorado Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eldorado Apartments

3008 Eldorado BlvdEau Claire, WI 54701
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2012 4th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2012 4th St

2012 4th StEau Claire, WI 54703
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Biscuit Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Biscuit Lofts

1300 1st AveEau Claire, WI 54703
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River Edge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Edge

600 Graham AveEau Claire, WI 54701
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1001 Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1001 Main St

1001 Main StEau Claire, WI 54701
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1620 Whipple St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

1620 Whipple St

1620 Whipple StEau Claire, WI 54703
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1221 Summit St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1221 Summit St

1221 Summit StEau Claire, WI 54703
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212 Fulton St
2 Bedroom Apartments

212 Fulton St

212 Fulton StEau Claire, WI 54703
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1112 Devney Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1112 Devney Dr

1112 Devney DrAltoona, WI 54720
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2326 Golf Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2326 Golf Rd

2326 Golf RdEau Claire, WI 54701
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
428 Chippewa St3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$350
The EddyTwo Bedroom - Income Based Rent2BR,2BA$500
Metro CrossingSingle Bedroom - Shared Common Space1BR,1BA$550
743 N Eddy St3BR/1BA - Main3BR,1BA$950
1404 Hayden Ave#12BR,1BA$950
Hamilton Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$975
4532 Arrowhead DrUpstairs Two Bedroom2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
322 Chippewa St, Unit 322 Chippewa St #3322 Chippewa St4BR,1BA$1.01
528 Niagara St, Unit 528528 Niagara St5BR,1BA$0.92
1203 S Farwell St, Unit 12031203 S Farwell St4BR,1BA$0.87
1011 2nd Ave, Unit 11011 2nd Ave1BR,1BA$0.38
405 Wisconsin St, Unit 405 1-2405 Wisconsin St2BR,1BA$1.04
4937 Coventry Ct, Unit 4937 #24937 Coventry Ct2BR,1BA$0.95
Southridge East Apartments2Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
4532 Arrowhead DrUpstairs Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
428 Chippewa St3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$0.41
608 1/2 Putnam St, Unit 1608 1/2 Putnam St1BR,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.

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