Cheap Homes for Rent in Eau Claire, WI from $500 (12 Rentals)

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property at 1025 Briar Ln

$920

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$920

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1025 Briar Ln, Unit 1015

1025 Briar Ln
AltoonaWI54720
property at 715 S Dewey St

$1,095

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$1,095

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

715 S Dewey St

Eau ClaireWI54701
property at 3211 Oak Knoll Dr

$1,150

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$1,150

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 15

3211 Oak Knoll Dr

Eau ClaireWI54701

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property at 729 Chippewa St

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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729 Chippewa St

Eau ClaireWI54703
property at 4513 Kappus Dr

$1,150

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$1,150

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

4513 Kappus Dr

Eau ClaireWI54701
property at 1817 Arlene Pl

$1,185

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$1,185

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

1817 Arlene Pl

Eau ClaireWI54703
property at 4526 Speros Ln

$1,195

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$1,195

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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4526 Speros Ln

Eau ClaireWI54701

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Eau Claire, WI

Pricing Updated: 07/30/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Eau Claire, WI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Eau Claire Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Eau Claire$1,850$54514

Cheapest Available Eau Claire Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Eau Claire, WI is a 3 Beds unit found at 428 Chippewa St in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood priced from $350. The Eddy in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Eau Claire apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
428 Chippewa St3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$350
The EddyTwo Bedroom - Income Based Rent2BR,2BA$500
Metro CrossingSingle Bedroom - Shared Common Space1BR,1BA$550
The Maples1BD/1BA Renovated1BR,1BA$875
743 N Eddy St3BR/1BA - Main3BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire, WI

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Eau Claire area is the $0.89 price per square foot 528 Niagara St Model at 528 Niagara St, Unit 528 in the in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Eau Claire apartment is the 528 Union St Model at 528 Union St, Unit B starting at $1,800 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Eau Claire apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
528 Niagara St, Unit 528528 Niagara St5BR,1BA$0.89
528 Union St, Unit B528 Union St4BR,1BA$1.12
1203 S Farwell St, Unit 12031203 S Farwell St4BR,1BA$0.87
1011 2nd Ave, Unit 11011 2nd Ave1BR,1BA$0.38
405 Wisconsin St, Unit 405 1-2405 Wisconsin St2BR,1BA$1.04
4937 Coventry Ct, Unit 4937 #24937 Coventry Ct2BR,1BA$0.95
4532 Arrowhead DrUpstairs Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
Southridge East Apartments2Bed, 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.04
428 Chippewa St3BR/1BA3BR,1BA$0.41
608 1/2 Putnam St, Unit 1608 1/2 Putnam St1BR,1BA$0.96

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Frequently Asked Questions about Eau Claire

What type of rentals are currently available in Eau Claire?

There are currently 403 Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire, WI with pricing that ranges from $500 to $3,200. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Eau Claire ranging from $545 to $2,400.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Eau Claire ranges from $545 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,441.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Eau Claire range from $800 to $2,590, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,095 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $545 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,395.

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