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property at 1006 Graham Ave

$450 - $1,650

4 Bedroom Rentals

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1006 Graham Ave

Eau ClaireWI54701

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property at 568 Erin St

$900

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$900
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$900

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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568 Erin St

Eau ClaireWI54703

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property at 729 Chippewa St

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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729 Chippewa St

Eau ClaireWI54703

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Eau Claire, WI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Eau Claire, WI

Pricing Updated: 04/23/2026

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$1,750$365133

Cheapest Available Eau Claire Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Eau Claire, 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 $867. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Eau Claire apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The EddyTwo Bedroom - Income Based Rent2BR,2BA$500
Englewood2 Bedroom Handicap - EC2BR,1BA$867
The GrandThe Washington1BR,1BA$925
Eau Claire London Square2 Bed 1 Bath (B)2BR,1BA$950
Otter Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Upper2BR,1BA$960
AFR ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
4532 Arrowhead DrUpstairs Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$990
Southridge East Apartments2Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$990

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire, WI

As of April 24, 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 851 E Prairie Ln Model at 851 E Prairie Ln, Unit 2 starting at $1,450 with a $1.12 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
851 E Prairie Ln, Unit 2851 E Prairie Ln2BR,1.5BA$1.12
4132 Mary Pl4132 Mary Pl3BR,1BA$1.00
Oak Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
Englewood2 Bedroom Handicap - EC2BR,1BA$0.86
4532 Arrowhead DrUpstairs Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Southridge East Apartments2Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Prairie Heights Residences2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
Otter Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Lower2BR,1BA$1.18
528 N Barstow St528 N Barstow St1BR,1BA$1.06

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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 $990.

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

The cheapest apartment in Eau Claire is The Grand which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Eau Claire costs $1,750.

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 60 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 $541 which is $1,209 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eau Claire.

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