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920 Oxford Ave
Studio 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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MacArthur Arms
2 Bedroom Apartments

MacArthur Arms

908 W Macarthur AveEau Claire, WI 54701
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Congress Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Congress Apartments

520 Congress StEau Claire, WI 54703
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Craig Court Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Craig Court Apartments

1153 Imperial CirEau Claire, WI 54701
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Biscuit Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Biscuit Lofts

1300 1st AveEau Claire, WI 54703
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London Road Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

London Road Apartments

3635-3645 London RdEau Claire, WI 54701
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Glenn Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenn Place

1128 Glenn PlEau Claire, WI 54703
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Shady Grove Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shady Grove Apartments

2604-2933 Shady Grove RdEau Claire, WI 54703
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Country Meadows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Meadows

4523 Jeffers RdEau Claire, WI 54703
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Southridge Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Southridge Apartments

3402 Gateway DrEau Claire, WI 54701
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Park Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Ridge Apartments

1601 Truax BlvdEau Claire, WI 54703
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Westwinds
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Westwinds

2215 Folsom StEau Claire, WI 54703
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Eau Claire, WI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Eau Claire, WI

Pricing Updated: 06/27/2025

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Eau Claire$2,900$445222

Cheapest Available Eau Claire Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Eau Claire, WI is a Studio unit found at Gateway Apartments priced from $550. 417 Washington St Apartments in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Eau Claire apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway ApartmentsFarwell StudioStudio,1BA$550
417 Washington St Apartments1BD/1BA (Traditional)1BR,1BA$865
The Howard ApartmentsStandard Studio with Patio (1st Floor)Studio,1BA$975
Prairie Heights Residences2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,075
The Maples2BD/1BA2BR,1BA$1,095
Meadows at Otter CreekOne bed1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire, WI

As of June 27, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
433 Jefferson St, Unit Both433 Jefferson St6BR,2BA$1.20
308 Chippewa St, Unit #2308 Chippewa St3BR,2BA$1.20
1011 2nd Ave, Unit 1011 2nd Avenue1011 2nd Ave4BR,1BA$1.31
1152 N Hillcrest Pky, Unit 2061152 N Hillcrest Pky3BR,2BA$1.21
Prairie PlaceTwo Bedroom Corner2BR,2BA$1.24
1009 2nd Ave, Unit 41009 2nd Ave1BR,1BA$0.40
2213 Melanie Ln, Unit 22132213 Melanie Ln2BR,1BA$1.28
2332 3rd St, Unit 2332 Lower Unit2332 3rd St2BR,1BA$1.15
4631 Southridge Ct, Unit 14631 Southridge Ct2BR,1BA$1.04
836 Evergreen St, Unit 836.5836 Evergreen St2BR,1BA$1.30

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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, WI
Population: 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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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 $1,100.

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 $117 which is $2,783 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eau Claire.

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