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608 1/2 Putnam St, Unit 1
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608 1/2 Putnam StEau Claire, WI 54703
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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715 S Dewey St

Eau ClaireWI54701

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Eau Claire, WI

Pricing Updated: 07/23/2026

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$2,200$500209

Cheapest Available Eau Claire Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Eau Claire, 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 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
212 Fulton St2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$795
The Maples1BD/1BA Renovated1BR,1BA$875
743 N Eddy St3BR/1BA - Main3BR,1BA$950
1404 Hayden Ave#12BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire, WI

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eau Claire area is the $1.05 price per square foot 528 Niagara St Model at 528 Niagara St, Unit 528 in the in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,895. The second greatest value Eau Claire apartment is the 1203 S Farwell St Model at 1203 S Farwell St, Unit 1203 starting at $1,650 with a $1.03 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.
528 Niagara St, Unit 528528 Niagara St5BR,1BA$1.05
1203 S Farwell St, Unit 12031203 S Farwell St4BR,1BA$1.03
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
4532 Arrowhead DrUpstairs Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Southridge East Apartments2Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
428 Chippewa St3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$0.41
212 Fulton St2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.06
608 1/2 Putnam St, Unit 1608 1/2 Putnam St1BR,1BA$0.96

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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 $950.

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

The cheapest apartment in Eau Claire is Metro Crossing which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Eau Claire costs $2,200.

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 65 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 $407 which is $1,793 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eau Claire.

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