Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Eau Claire Neighborhood of Eau Claire, WI from $300 (46 Rentals)

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$700 - $765

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2123 4th St

Eau ClaireWI54703

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315 W Grand Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

315 W Grand Ave

315 W Grand AveEau Claire, WI 54703
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920 Oxford Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

920 Oxford Ave

920 Oxford AveEau Claire, WI 54703
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902 5th Ave
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

902 5th Ave

902 5th 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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Eau Claire Oakwood Homes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Eau Claire Oakwood Homes

3802 Damon StEau Claire, WI 54701
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323 3rd Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

323 3rd Ave

323 3rd AveEau Claire, WI 54703
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MacArthur Arms
2 Bedroom Apartments

MacArthur Arms

908 W Macarthur AveEau Claire, WI 54701
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454 Summit Ave
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

454 Summit Ave

454 Summit AveEau Claire, WI 54701
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222 Niagara St
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

222 Niagara St

222 Niagara StEau Claire, WI 54703
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415 Putnam St
Studio Apartments

415 Putnam St

415 Putnam StEau Claire, WI 54703
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Congress Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Congress Apartments

520 Congress StEau Claire, WI 54703
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Eldorado Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Eldorado Apartments

3008 Eldorado BlvdEau Claire, WI 54701
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2012 4th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

2012 4th St

2012 4th StEau Claire, WI 54703
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Biscuit Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Biscuit Lofts

1300 1st AveEau Claire, WI 54703
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River Edge
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

River Edge

600 Graham AveEau Claire, WI 54701
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1001 Main St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1001 Main St

1001 Main StEau Claire, WI 54701
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1221 Summit St
1 Bedroom Apartments

1221 Summit St

1221 Summit StEau 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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Country Meadows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Meadows

4523 Jeffers RdEau 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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743 N Eddy St
3 Bedroom Apartments

743 N Eddy St

743 N Eddy StEau Claire, WI 54703
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Glenn Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenn Place

1128 Glenn PlEau Claire, WI 54703
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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. 428 N Barstow St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $650. 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
428 N Barstow StStudioStudio,1BA$650
1215 S Dewey St ApartmentsStudio (Traditional)Studio,1BA$735
Englewood2 Bedroom Handicap - EC2BR,1BA$839
417 Washington St Apartments1BD/1BA (Traditional)1BR,1BA$875
The GrandThe Washington1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Eau Claire, WI

As of March 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Eau Claire area is the $1.22 price per square foot 528 Union St Model at 528 Union St in the in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,960. The second greatest value Downtown Eau Claire apartment is the 1011 2nd Ave Model at 1011 2nd Ave, Unit 1 starting at $550 with a $0.38 price per square foot in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood. 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.
528 Union St528 Union St4BR,1BA$1.22
1011 2nd Ave, Unit 11011 2nd Ave1BR,1BA$0.38
Riverfront TerraceTwo bed, 2 bath & loft2BR,2BA$1.33
315 Riverfront Terrace2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.29
Englewood3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$0.85
4532 Arrowhead DrUpstairs Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Prairie Heights Residences2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
836 Evergreen St, Unit 836.5836 Evergreen St2BR,1BA$1.23
1713 Goff Ave, Unit 41713 Goff Ave1BR,1BA$1.00
428 N Barstow StStudioStudio ,1BA$1.13

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
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 $925.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Eau Claire is 417 Washington St Apartments which is listed at $875, while the average apartment in Downtown Eau Claire costs $2,000.

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 32 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 $494 which is $1,506 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Eau Claire.

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