Cheap Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire, WI from $345 (215 Rentals)

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property at 321 Earl St
$395
3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
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321 Earl St

Eau ClaireWI54701
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property at 2227 3rd St
$350 - $410
2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
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2227 3rd St

Eau ClaireWI54703
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property at 2026 4th St
$425 - $535
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2026 4th St

Eau ClaireWI54703
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property at 221 10th Ave
$625
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221 10th Ave

Eau ClaireWI54703
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Eau Claire, WI

Pricing Updated: 09/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Eau Claire, WI area range in price from $345 to $3,200 with an overall median price of $1,325. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Eau Claire Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Eau Claire$1,325$345228

Cheapest Available Eau Claire Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Eau Claire, WI is a 3 Beds unit found at 2107 Birch 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 apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2107 Birch St3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$350
The EddyTwo Bedroom - Income Based Rent2BR,2BA$500
415 Putnam St#1Studio,1BA$775
2328 Sessions2 Bedroom Lower2BR,1BA$785
1103 Meridian2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire, WI

As of September 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eau Claire area is the $0.38 price per square foot 1011 2nd Ave Model at 1011 2nd Ave, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $550. The second greatest value Eau Claire apartment is the 1023 E Grand Ave Model at 1023 E Grand Ave, Unit 1023 starting at $1,000 with a $0.83 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1011 2nd Ave, Unit 11011 2nd Ave1BR,1BA$0.38
1023 E Grand Ave, Unit 10231023 E Grand Ave3BR,1BA$0.83
515 N Dewey St, Unit 515 N Dewey St Unit B515 N Dewey St2BR,1BA$0.88
4532 Arrowhead DrUpstairs Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
2107 Birch St3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$0.39
1043 Barland St, Unit #31043 Barland St2BR,1BA$0.89
1710 Goff Ave, Unit 31710 Goff Ave2BR,1BA$1.03
The EddyTwo Bedroom - Income Based Rent2BR,1BA$0.57
846 E Grand Ave, Unit 2846 E Grand Ave1BR,1BA$0.91
438 Hudson St, Unit B438 Hudson St1BR,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.

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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 $795.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eau Claire?

The cheapest apartment in Eau Claire is 414 Doty St Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Eau Claire costs $1,325.

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 24 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 $225 which is $1,100 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eau Claire.

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