Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Eau Claire Neighborhood of Eau Claire, WI from $310 (162 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Eau Claire area of Eau Claire.

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

2227 3rd St

Eau ClaireWI54703
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property at 640 Broadway St
$425 - $445
3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

640 Broadway St

Eau ClaireWI54703

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property at 804 Ferry St
$600

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$600

Total Monthly Price$600
Studio, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
Affordability

804 Ferry St

Eau ClaireWI54703

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property at 709 Niagara St
$750 - $2,075
1 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
Available Jun 1, 2027
Cost Per Sq.Ft.

709 Niagara St

Eau ClaireWI54703
property at 122 Broadway St
$775 - $1,025
1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Jun 1, 2027
Affordability

122 Broadway St

Eau ClaireWI54703
property at 838 Menomonie St
$410 - $795
3 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now
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838 Menomonie St

Eau ClaireWI54703
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Downtown Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Eau Claire Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Eau Claire area of Eau Claire, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at The Eddy priced from $500. 2328 Sessions has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $785. Here are the most affordable Downtown Eau Claire apartments for rent in Eau Claire, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The EddyTwo Bedroom - Income Based Rent2BR, 2BA$500
2328 Sessions2 Bedroom Lower2BR, 1BA$785
Englewood2 Bedroom - Chippewa Falls2BR, 1BA$832
1146 Imperial Cir2BR/1BA2BR, 1BA$849
3219 Brian St2BR2BR, 1BA$895
ST35112BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$900
919 Vernon StUnit #82BR, 1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Eau Claire, WI

As of September 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Eau Claire area is the $0.38 price per square foot 1011 2nd Ave Model at 1011 2nd Ave, Unit 1 in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $550. The second greatest value Downtown Eau Claire apartment is the 515 N Dewey St Model at 515 N Dewey St, Unit 515 N Dewey St Unit B in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood starting at $995 with a $0.83 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown 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
515 N Dewey St, Unit 515 N Dewey St Unit B515 N Dewey St2BR, 1BA$0.83
1023 E Grand Ave, Unit 10231023 E Grand Ave3BR, 1BA$0.83
Prairie Heights Residences3 Bedroom3BR, 2BA$1.16
Englewood2 Bedroom - Chippewa Falls2BR, 1BA$0.92
1710 Goff Ave, Unit 31710 Goff Ave2BR, 1BA$1.03
The EddyTwo Bedroom - Income Based Rent2BR, 1BA$0.57
522 Vine St, Unit 520 vine522 Vine St2BR, 1BA$1.05
3219 Brian St2BR2BR, 1BA$1.12
846 E Grand Ave, Unit 2846 E Grand Ave1BR, 1BA$0.91

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Downtown Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI

Ranked #1

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Eau Claire Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Eau Claire?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Eau Claire is under $900.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Eau Claire is 414 Doty St Apartments which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Downtown Eau Claire costs $1,300.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 61 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Eau Claire?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Eau Claire have an average cost of $333 which is $967 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Eau Claire.

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