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460 Platt St

Eau ClaireWI54703
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920 Oxford Ave
Studio Apartments

920 Oxford Ave

920 Oxford AveEau Claire, WI 54703
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Chalet Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chalet Apartments

2609 Thomas DrEau Claire, WI 54701
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MacArthur Arms
2 Bedroom Apartments

MacArthur Arms

908 W Macarthur AveEau Claire, WI 54701
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Congress Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Congress Apartments

520 Congress StEau Claire, WI 54703
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Craig Court Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Craig Court Apartments

1153 Imperial CirEau Claire, WI 54701
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Biscuit Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Biscuit Lofts

1300 1st AveEau Claire, WI 54703
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London Road Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

London Road Apartments

3635-3645 London RdEau Claire, WI 54701
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Glenn Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenn Place

1128 Glenn PlEau Claire, WI 54703
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Shady Grove Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Shady Grove Apartments

2604-2933 Shady Grove RdEau Claire, WI 54703
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Country Meadows
2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Meadows

4523 Jeffers RdEau 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: 05/19/2025

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$2,061$89510

Cheapest Available Eau Claire Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Eau Claire, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at 417 Washington St Apartments in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood priced from $865. Eau Claire London Square in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $915. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Eau Claire apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
417 Washington St Apartments1BD/1BA (Traditional)1BR,1BA$865
Eau Claire London Square1 Bed 1 Bath (E)1BR,1BA$915
AFR ApartmentsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$950
The CurrentStudioStudio,1BA$995
Gateway Apartments5574 Timber Tr2BR,2BA$1,000
The Howard ApartmentsStandard Studio with Patio (2nd Floor)Studio,1BA$1,025
Half Moon Lake Apartments1BD/1BA (Heat Included)1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Eau Claire, WI

As of May 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Eau Claire area is the $0.83 price per square foot 1827 Kendall St Model at 1827 Kendall St in the in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,250. The second greatest value Eau Claire apartment is the Two Bedroom Interior Model at Prairie Place starting at $1,600 with a $1.34 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.
1827 Kendall St1827 Kendall St4BR,1BA$0.83
Prairie PlaceTwo Bedroom Interior2BR,2BA$1.34
Gateway Apartments3149 Gateway Drive Lower2BR,2BA$1.19
WoodsedgeThree Bedroom Townhome3BR,1.5BA$1.44
539 Chippewa St, Unit 539 Chippewa St539 Chippewa St3BR,1BA$1.20
2130-2136 4th StBldg 2130 Cannery Flats1BR,1BA$1.40
4631 Southridge Ct, Unit 14631 Southridge Ct2BR,1BA$1.04
City Line HeightsGardenia1BR,1BA$1.41
1120 W Hamilton Ave, Unit 51120 W Hamilton Ave2BR,1BA$1.27
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 the Cheapest Studio apartment in Eau Claire?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Eau Claire is at AFR Apartments listed at $950.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Eau Claire Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Eau Claire Apartment is $865 at 417 Washington St Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Eau Claire Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Eau Claire is starting from $1,000 at Gateway Apartments.

What is the most affordable Eau Claire Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Eau Claire Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodsedge and starts from $1,425.

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