
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Eau Claire Neighborhood of Eau Claire, WI from $300 (46 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Eau Claire area of Eau Claire.


The Eddy

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1011 2nd Ave, Unit 1

605 Gray St

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1012 1st Ave, Unit 4

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428 N Barstow St

633 Spring St

2123 4th St

1215 S Dewey St Apartments
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212 Fulton St

709 Main St

1713 Goff Ave, Unit 4

1317 1st Ave

Englewood

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828 Hobart St, Unit 828A Hobart

1820 Whipple St

The Maples

417 Washington St Apartments
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1832 Bellinger St

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815 5th Ave, Unit Upper 1BR

244 Lake St, Unit 5

2020 4th St

315 W Grand Ave

920 Oxford Ave

902 5th Ave

Chalet Apartments

Eau Claire Oakwood Homes
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Winsor Drive Apartments

323 3rd Ave

MacArthur Arms

454 Summit Ave

222 Niagara St

415 Putnam St

Congress Apartments

Eldorado Apartments

2012 4th St
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River Edge

1001 Main St

1221 Summit St

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Country Meadows

Shady Grove Apartments

743 N Eddy St
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Glenn Place
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 | $1,064 | $595 | $1,375 |
| Downtown Eau Claire 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,306 | $550 | $2,000 |
| Downtown Eau Claire 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,672 | $500 | $2,950 |
| Downtown Eau Claire 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,561 | $944 | $2,205 |
| Downtown Eau Claire 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,795 | $450 | $2,380 |
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There are currently 46 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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eddy | Two Bedroom - Income Based Rent | 2BR,2BA | $500 |
| 428 N Barstow St | Studio | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| 1215 S Dewey St Apartments | Studio (Traditional) | Studio,1BA | $735 |
| Englewood | 2 Bedroom Handicap - EC | 2BR,1BA | $839 |
| 417 Washington St Apartments | 1BD/1BA (Traditional) | 1BR,1BA | $875 |
| The Grand | The Washington | 1BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 528 Union St | 528 Union St | 4BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| 1011 2nd Ave, Unit 1 | 1011 2nd Ave | 1BR,1BA | $0.38 |
| Riverfront Terrace | Two bed, 2 bath & loft | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| 315 Riverfront Terrace | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.29 |
| Englewood | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.85 |
| 4532 Arrowhead Dr | Upstairs Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.04 |
| Prairie Heights Residences | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.19 |
| 836 Evergreen St, Unit 836.5 | 836 Evergreen St | 2BR,1BA | $1.23 |
| 1713 Goff Ave, Unit 4 | 1713 Goff Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| 428 N Barstow St | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.13 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI
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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 $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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