Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Eau Claire Neighborhood of Eau Claire, WI from $300 (13 Rentals)

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

property at 506 Dodge St

$380

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$380

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 1

506 Dodge St

Eau ClaireWI54701
property at 3206 Brian St

$920

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$920

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$920

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

3206 Brian 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

Available Jul 1

729 Chippewa St

Eau ClaireWI54703
property at 1815 Rist Ave

$1,150

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$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Oct 1

1815 Rist Ave

Eau ClaireWI54701

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property at 110 Niagara St

$1,170

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$1,170

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

110 Niagara St

Eau ClaireWI54703
property at 3629 Lana Ln

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

3629 Lana Ln

Eau ClaireWI54701
property at 1924 Providence Ct

$1,275

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$1,275

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1924 Providence Ct

Eau ClaireWI54703
property at 2332 Peters Dr

$1,295

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$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jun 27

2332 Peters Dr

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. 417 Washington St Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $875. 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
417 Washington St Apartments1BD/1BA (Traditional)1BR,1BA$875
The GrandThe Washington1BR,1BA$925
Seven1FiveThe HudsonStudio,1BA$975
Half Moon Lake Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Eau Claire, WI

As of June 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Eau Claire area is the $1.10 price per square foot Two bed, 2 bath & loft Model at Riverfront Terrace in the in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,700. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Riverfront TerraceTwo bed, 2 bath & loft2BR,2BA$1.10
1011 2nd Ave, Unit 11011 2nd Ave1BR,1BA$0.38
The CurrentTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.27
Azure2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.42
Englewood2 Bedroom Handicap - EC2BR,1BA$0.86
312 Wisconsin Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.39
4532 Arrowhead DrUpstairs Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
2908 Birch St2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$1.16
Hamilton Square ApartmentsRemodeled2BR,1BA$1.33
417 Washington St Apartments1BD/1BA (Traditional)1BR,1BA$1.35

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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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Eau Claire

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Eau Claire?

There are currently 343 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Eau Claire, WI with pricing that ranges from $500 to $2,950. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Eau Claire ranging from $380 to $2,750.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Eau Claire?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Eau Claire ranges from $380 to $2,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,605.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Eau Claire?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Eau Claire range from $800 to $2,590, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $380 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,200.

Expert Rental Resources

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