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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire, WI from $400 (58 Rentals)
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2235 4th St
Eau ClaireWI54703
460 Platt St
Eau ClaireWI54703
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$7952 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1
655 Wisconsin St, Unit .5
655 Wisconsin StEau Claire, WI 54703
705 E Grand Ave
Eau ClaireWI54701
420 Maple St
Eau ClaireWI54703
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$8251 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1
215 Maple St, Unit Apt B - 215 Maple Street
215 Maple StEau Claire, WI 54703
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$840 - $1,1351 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Contact Us For Availability
Otter Creek Apartments
5701 Otter Creek CtEau Claire, WI 54701
412 Putnam Dr
Eau ClaireWI54701
1145 Bellevue Ave
Eau ClaireWI54703
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$8502 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1
420 Washington St, Unit 420 12 Washington St
420 Washington StEau Claire, WI 54701
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$8651 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
417 Washington St Apartments
417 Washington StEau Claire, WI 54701
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2008 Crescent Ave
Eau ClaireWI54703
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$895 - $1,495Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Peter Park
4576 London RdEau Claire, WI 54701
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625 N Barstow St
Eau ClaireWI54703
508 Vine St
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$9252 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
1120 W Hamilton Ave, Unit 5
1120 W Hamilton AveEau Claire, WI 54701
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$945 - $1,195Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
610 Gray St Apartments
610 Gray StEau Claire, WI 54701
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$9501 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 1
618 S Farwell St, Unit East Tower Apartment
618 S Farwell StEau Claire, WI 54701
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$975 - $1,425Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Howard Apartments
2580 Stein BlvdEau Claire, WI 54701
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$975 - $1,0951 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The Maples
946 W MacArthur AveEau Claire, WI 54701
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$975 - $1,675Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Seven1Five
715 S Barstow StEau Claire, WI 54701
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The Woodspire
2267 Lorch AveEau Claire, WI 54701
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$9752 Bedroom Apartment Available Now
836 Evergreen St, Unit 836.5
836 Evergreen StEau Claire, WI 54703
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4631 Southridge Ct, Unit 1
4631 Southridge CtEau Claire, WI 54701
643-647 Ripley Ave
Eau ClaireWI54701
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Autumn Ridge
2390 Ridgeview DrEau Claire, WI 54701
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Eau Claire, WI Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Eau Claire?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Eau Claire Studio Apartments | $1,143 | $735 | $1,450 |
| Cheap Eau Claire 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,360 | $475 | $2,390 |
| Cheap Eau Claire 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,724 | $795 | $2,900 |
| Cheap Eau Claire 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,531 | $900 | $2,205 |
| Cheap Eau Claire 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,090 | $1,400 | $2,500 |
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Eau Claire, WI Local Guide
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Eau Claire, WI
Pricing Updated: 07/25/2025Current apartment rentals in the Eau Claire, WI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Eau Claire Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Eau Claire | $2,900 | $445 | 213 |
Cheapest Available Eau Claire Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Eau Claire, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at 417 Washington St Apartments in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood priced from $865. Peter Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Eau Claire apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 417 Washington St Apartments | 1BD/1BA (Traditional) | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
| Peter Park | Studio | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| The Grand | The Washington | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Seven1Five | The Hudson | Studio,1BA | $975 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire, WI
As of July 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eau Claire area is the $1.20 price per square foot 433 Jefferson St Model at 433 Jefferson St, Unit Both in the in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Eau Claire apartment is the 308 Chippewa St Model at 308 Chippewa St, Unit #2 starting at $1,794 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eau Claire apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 433 Jefferson St, Unit Both | 433 Jefferson St | 6BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| 308 Chippewa St, Unit #2 | 308 Chippewa St | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| City Line Heights | Redwood | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| 315 Riverfront Terrace | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.15 |
| 1009 2nd Ave, Unit 4 | 1009 2nd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.40 |
| Oak Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.20 |
| 4631 Southridge Ct, Unit 1 | 4631 Southridge Ct | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| 3204 Brian St, Unit #1 | 3204 Brian St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| 1023 E Grand Ave, Unit 1023.5 | 1023 E Grand Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| 438 Hudson St, Unit B | 438 Hudson St | 1BR,1BA | $0.83 |
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Eau Claire Overview
Roughly translating to mean 'good water', Eau Claire is a bustling city located in the heart of Wisconsin. Combining welcoming ambiance and plenty of exquisite natural scenery, this blue collar hot spot is home to over 60,000 proud residents and an excellent choice for anyone in the market for a new place to call home in the Mid-West.
Why live in Eau Claire, WI?
Home to a wide array of public parks, sporting teams and an increasingly thriving arts community, Eau Claire apartments are consistently in demand for good reason. 'America's Promise' listed the city as one of its 'Top 100 Spots For Young People', and Eau Claire is designated as a 'Tree City', one of the first in Wisconsin to be so. Brimming with Mid-Western charm, Eau Claire rentals are an excellent way to connect with this dynamic city.
Eau Claire, WIPopulation: 68,866
Ranked #524
in US Census Population by City
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Getting Around Eau Claire, WI
Walk Score®
48 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
52 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
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- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eau Claire Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Eau Claire?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eau Claire is under $975.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eau Claire?
The cheapest apartment in Eau Claire is 417 Washington St Apartments which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Eau Claire costs $2,900.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Eau Claire?
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 12 regular apartments in Eau Claire 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?
Cheap apartments in Eau Claire have an average cost of $154 which is $2,746 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eau Claire.
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