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

908 Water St

528 Germania St

321 Earl St

2227 3rd St

2026 4th St

721 Niagara St

414 Talmadge St

202 Washington St
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516 Hudson St

913 Lakeside Ave

640 Broadway St

147 Newton St

703 5th Ave

2327 4th St

410 5th Ave

914 5th Ave

640 Niagara St

1515 Wilson St
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1219 State St

308 Jefferson St

320 8th Ave

The Eddy

914 S Barstow St

739 Broadway St

515 1/2 Broadway St

515 Broadway St

120 Illinois St

109 10th Ave
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1011 2nd Ave, Unit 1

804 Ferry St

217 Lake St

221 10th Ave

919 Lakeside Ave

622 Hudson St

705 E Grand Ave

532 Franklin St

2307 4th St

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846 E Grand Ave, Unit 2
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508-510 Ferry St

810 Water St

418 N Barstow St

1104 Birch St

709 Niagara St

545 Balcom St

122 Broadway St

703 Jones St

838 Menomonie St

611-611 1/2 Bergen Ave
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Downtown Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Eau Claire?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Eau Claire Studio Apartments | $1,134 | $800 | $1,400 |
| Downtown Eau Claire 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,276 | $500 | $2,800 |
| Downtown Eau Claire 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,536 | $345 | $3,200 |
| Downtown Eau Claire 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,231 | $395 | $2,590 |
| Downtown Eau Claire 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,339 | $395 | $2,495 |
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There are currently 162 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Eau Claire Neighborhood of Eau Claire, WI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eddy | Two Bedroom - Income Based Rent | 2BR, 2BA | $500 |
| 2328 Sessions | 2 Bedroom Lower | 2BR, 1BA | $785 |
| Englewood | 2 Bedroom - Chippewa Falls | 2BR, 1BA | $832 |
| 1146 Imperial Cir | 2BR/1BA | 2BR, 1BA | $849 |
| 3219 Brian St | 2BR | 2BR, 1BA | $895 |
| ST3511 | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $900 |
| 919 Vernon St | Unit #8 | 2BR, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1011 2nd Ave, Unit 1 | 1011 2nd Ave | 1BR, 1BA | $0.38 |
| 515 N Dewey St, Unit 515 N Dewey St Unit B | 515 N Dewey St | 2BR, 1BA | $0.83 |
| 1023 E Grand Ave, Unit 1023 | 1023 E Grand Ave | 3BR, 1BA | $0.83 |
| Prairie Heights Residences | 3 Bedroom | 3BR, 2BA | $1.16 |
| Englewood | 2 Bedroom - Chippewa Falls | 2BR, 1BA | $0.92 |
| 1710 Goff Ave, Unit 3 | 1710 Goff Ave | 2BR, 1BA | $1.03 |
| The Eddy | Two Bedroom - Income Based Rent | 2BR, 1BA | $0.57 |
| 522 Vine St, Unit 520 vine | 522 Vine St | 2BR, 1BA | $1.05 |
| 3219 Brian St | 2BR | 2BR, 1BA | $1.12 |
| 846 E Grand Ave, Unit 2 | 846 E Grand Ave | 1BR, 1BA | $0.91 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
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.
Expert Rental Resources
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