Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Eau Claire Neighborhood of Eau Claire, WI from $300 (75 Rentals)

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property at 321 Earl St

$325 - $350

3 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

321 Earl St

Eau ClaireWI54701

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property at 924 Water St

$355 - $750

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

924 Water 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. Englewood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $805. 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
Englewood2 Bedroom - Chippewa Falls2BR,1BA$805
417 Washington St Apartments1BD/1BA (Traditional)1BR,1BA$875
The Maples1BD/1BA Renovated1BR,1BA$875
Eau Claire London Square1 Bed 1 Bath (E)1BR,1BA$915
The GrandThe Washington1BR,1BA$925
Half Moon Lake Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Eau Claire, WI

As of January 31, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Eau Claire area is the $0.79 price per square foot 2265 Frank St Model at 2265 Frank St, Unit 2265 in the in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Downtown Eau Claire apartment is the 528 Union St Model at 528 Union St, Unit B starting at $1,660 with a $1.03 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.
2265 Frank St, Unit 22652265 Frank St2BR,2BA$0.79
528 Union St, Unit B528 Union St4BR,1BA$1.03
1011 2nd Ave, Unit 11011 2nd Ave1BR,1BA$0.36
405 Wisconsin St, Unit 405.5405 Wisconsin St2BR,1BA$1.12
315 Riverfront Terrace2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.28
Oak Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
4532 Arrowhead Dr2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.04
Englewood2 Bedroom - Chippewa Falls2BR,1BA$0.89
206 Broadway St, Unit C206 Broadway St2BR,1BA$1.04
836 Evergreen St, Unit 836.5836 Evergreen St2BR,1BA$1.23

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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
Pet Friendly

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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 $975.

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 $1,590.

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 35 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 $497 which is $1,093 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Eau Claire.

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