Cheap Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire, WI from $300 (65 Rentals)

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709 Main St

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920 Oxford Ave
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920 Oxford Ave

920 Oxford AveEau Claire, WI 54703
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Chalet Apartments
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Chalet Apartments

2609 Thomas DrEau Claire, WI 54701
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MacArthur Arms
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MacArthur Arms

908 W Macarthur AveEau Claire, WI 54701
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520 Congress StEau Claire, WI 54703
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Eau Claire, WI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Eau Claire, WI

Pricing Updated: 03/26/2025

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$1,650$3157190

Cheapest Available Eau Claire Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Eau Claire, WI is a Studio unit found at 1215 S Dewey St Apartments in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood priced from $735. 417 Washington St Apartments in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Eau Claire apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1215 S Dewey St ApartmentsStudio (Traditional)Studio,1BA$735
417 Washington St Apartments1BD/1BA (Traditional)1BR,1BA$865
The Howard ApartmentsStandard Studio with Patio (1st Floor)Studio,1BA$975
AFR ApartmentsStudio Apartment1BR,1BA$975
The Maples1BD/1BA Traditional1BR,1BA$975
The CurrentStudioStudio,1BA$995
The GrandThe Lincoln1BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire, WI

As of March 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eau Claire area is the $1.03 price per square foot 1112 1st Ave Model at 1112 1st Ave, Unit 1112 1st Ave in the in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,640. The second greatest value Eau Claire apartment is the 2BR/1.0BA Model at 222 Wisconsin Street starting at $1,800 with a $1.32 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.
1112 1st Ave, Unit 1112 1st Ave1112 1st Ave4BR,2BA$1.03
222 Wisconsin Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.32
1827 Kendall St1827 Kendall St4BR,1BA$1.12
407 Wisconsin St, Unit 407.5407 Wisconsin St2BR,1BA$1.32
539 Chippewa St, Unit 539 Chippewa St539 Chippewa St3BR,1BA$1.20
4631 Southridge Ct, Unit 14631 Southridge Ct2BR,1BA$0.98
3202 Brian St, Unit 73202 Brian St2BR,1.5BA$1.06
836 Evergreen St, Unit 836.5836 Evergreen St2BR,1BA$1.33
1622 Mappa St1622 Mappa St2BR,1BA$1.30
417 Washington St Apartments1BD/1BA (Traditional)1BR,1BA$1.33

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Eau Claire Overview

Roughly translating to mean 'good water',  Eau Claire is a bustling city located in the heart of Wisconsin. Combining welcoming ambiance and plenty of exquisite natural scenery, this blue collar hot spot is home to over 60,000 proud residents and an excellent choice for anyone in the market for a new place to call home in the Mid-West.

Why live in Eau Claire, WI?

Home to a wide array of public parks, sporting teams and an increasingly thriving arts community, Eau Claire apartments are consistently in demand for good reason. 'America's Promise' listed the city as one of its 'Top 100 Spots For Young People', and Eau Claire is designated as a 'Tree City', one of the first in Wisconsin to be so. Brimming with Mid-Western charm, Eau Claire rentals are an excellent way to connect with this dynamic city.

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Getting Around Eau Claire, WI

Walk Score®

48 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Eau Claire Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Eau Claire?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Eau Claire is under $995.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Eau Claire?

The cheapest apartment in Eau Claire is 417 Washington St Apartments which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Eau Claire costs $1,650.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in 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 726 regular apartments in 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 Eau Claire?

Cheap apartments in Eau Claire have an average cost of $226 which is $1,424 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Eau Claire.

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