Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Eau Claire Neighborhood of Eau Claire, WI from $300 (129 Rentals)

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

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property at 909 Barland St

$915 - $995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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909 Barland St

Eau ClaireWI54701
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1710 Goff Ave, Unit 3
$925
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$925
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

1710 Goff Ave, Unit 3

1710 Goff AveEau Claire, WI 54701
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property at 715 S Dewey St

$1,095

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$1,095
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$1,095

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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715 S Dewey St

Eau ClaireWI54701
property at 729 Chippewa St

$1,150

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$1,150
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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729 Chippewa St

Eau ClaireWI54703
property at 1817 Arlene Pl

$1,185

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$1,185
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1817 Arlene Pl

Eau ClaireWI54703

Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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 3 Beds unit found at 428 Chippewa St priced from $350. The Eddy has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $500. Here are the most affordable Downtown Eau Claire apartments for rent in Eau Claire, WI:

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
743 N Eddy St3BR/1BA - Main3BR,1BA$950
Hamilton Square Apartments2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$975
4532 Arrowhead DrUpstairs Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$990
Seven1FiveThe OwenStudio,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Eau Claire, WI

As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Eau Claire area is the $1.01 price per square foot 322 Chippewa St Model at 322 Chippewa St, Unit 322 Chippewa St #3 in the in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $2,320. The second greatest value Downtown Eau Claire apartment is the 528 Niagara St Model at 528 Niagara St, Unit 528 starting at $1,650 with a $0.92 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.
322 Chippewa St, Unit 322 Chippewa St #3322 Chippewa St4BR,1BA$1.01
528 Niagara St, Unit 528528 Niagara St5BR,1BA$0.92
528 Union St, Unit B528 Union St4BR,1BA$1.12
1203 S Farwell St, Unit 12031203 S Farwell St4BR,1BA$0.87
Riverfront TerraceTwo bed, 2 bath & loft2BR,2BA$1.10
1011 2nd Ave, Unit 11011 2nd Ave1BR,1BA$0.38
405 Wisconsin St, Unit 405 1-2405 Wisconsin St2BR,1BA$1.04
4532 Arrowhead DrUpstairs Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
1710 Goff Ave, Unit 31710 Goff Ave2BR,1BA$1.03
428 Chippewa St3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$0.41

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Downtown Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI

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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 $995.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Eau Claire is Metro Crossing which is listed at $550, while the average apartment in Downtown Eau Claire costs $1,385.

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 65 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 $379 which is $1,006 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Eau Claire.

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