
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Eau Claire Neighborhood of Eau Claire, WI from $300 (26 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Eau Claire area of Eau Claire.


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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 |
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Downtown Eau Claire Studio Apartments | $1,195 | $735 | $1,450 |
Downtown Eau Claire 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,387 | $475 | $2,600 |
Downtown Eau Claire 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,784 | $850 | $2,940 |
Downtown Eau Claire 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,687 | $975 | $2,205 |
Downtown Eau Claire 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,809 | $344 | $2,440 |
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There are currently 26 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 1 Bed unit found at Eau Claire London Square priced from $915. The Current has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $995. Here are the most affordable Downtown Eau Claire apartments for rent in Eau Claire, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Eau Claire London Square | 1 Bed 1 Bath (E) | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
The Current | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
The Howard Apartments | Standard Studio with Patio (2nd Floor) | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
222 Wisconsin Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
The Eddy | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
The Grand | The Jackson | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Seven1Five | The Altoona | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Eau Claire, WI
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Eau Claire area is the $1.20 price per square foot 433 Jefferson St Model at 433 Jefferson St, Unit Both in the in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $2,400. The second greatest value Downtown Eau Claire apartment is the 1114 1st Ave Model at 1114 1st Ave, Unit 1114 1st Ave. starting at $1,640 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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433 Jefferson St, Unit Both | 433 Jefferson St | 6BR,2BA | $1.20 |
1114 1st Ave, Unit 1114 1st Ave. | 1114 1st Ave | 4BR,2BA | $1.03 |
308 Chippewa St, Unit #2 | 308 Chippewa St | 3BR,2BA | $1.20 |
1827 Kendall St | 1827 Kendall St | 4BR,1BA | $0.83 |
1011 2nd Ave, Unit 1011 2nd Avenue | 1011 2nd Ave | 4BR,1BA | $1.31 |
1009 2nd Ave, Unit 4 | 1009 2nd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.40 |
2213 Melanie Ln, Unit 2213 | 2213 Melanie Ln | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
222 Wisconsin Street | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.19 |
836 Evergreen St, Unit 836.5 | 836 Evergreen St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Eau Claire London Square | 1 Bed 1 Bath (E) | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI
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Among neighborhoods in Eau Claire, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the Downtown Eau Claire Neighborhood in Eau Claire, WI
Walk Score®
68 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,150.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Eau Claire?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Eau Claire is Eau Claire London Square which is listed at $915, while the average apartment in Downtown Eau Claire costs $2,900.
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 10 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 $126 which is $2,774 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Eau Claire.
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