Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Eau Claire Neighborhood of Eau Claire, WI from $900 (10 Rentals)

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property at 568 Erin St

$900

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$900

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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568 Erin St

Eau ClaireWI54703
property at 729 Chippewa St

$1,050

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$1,050

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$1,050

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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729 Chippewa St

Eau ClaireWI54703

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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 Jun 1

110 Niagara St

Eau ClaireWI54703
property at 345 Twin Oak Dr

$1,195

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$1,195

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$1,195

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Jul 1

345 Twin Oak Dr

AltoonaWI54720
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 2312 Peters Dr

$1,295

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$1,295

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 2

2312 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. 1215 S Dewey St Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $735. 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
1215 S Dewey St ApartmentsStudio (Traditional)Studio,1BA$735
Englewood2 Bedroom Handicap - EC2BR,1BA$867

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Eau Claire, WI

As of May 09, 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 in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $550. The second greatest value Downtown Eau Claire apartment is the 851 E Prairie Ln Model at 851 E Prairie Ln, Unit 2 starting at $1,450 with a $1.12 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.
1011 2nd Ave, Unit 11011 2nd Ave1BR,1BA$0.38
851 E Prairie Ln, Unit 2851 E Prairie Ln2BR,1.5BA$1.12
315 Riverfront Terrace2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.27
Oak Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.13
Englewood2 Bedroom Handicap - EC2BR,1BA$0.86
Azure1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.19
4532 Arrowhead DrUpstairs Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Prairie Heights Residences2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
629 N Barstow St, Unit upper629 N Barstow St2BR,1BA$0.99
2536 Spooner Ave, Unit #1022536 Spooner Ave1BR,1BA$1.23

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Downtown Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI

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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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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 332 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Eau Claire, WI with pricing that ranges from $395 to $2,950. There are also 25 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Eau Claire ranging from $900 to $2,895.

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 $900 to $2,895 with an average monthly rent of $1,649.

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 $395 to $2,805, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,475 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,340.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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