Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Eau Claire Neighborhood of Eau Claire, WI from $300 (35 Rentals)

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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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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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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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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 Studio unit found at 1215 S Dewey St Apartments priced from $735. 417 Washington St Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $865. Here are the most affordable Downtown Eau Claire apartments for rent in Eau Claire, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1215 S Dewey St ApartmentsStudio (Traditional)Studio,1BA$735
417 Washington St Apartments1BD/1BA (Traditional)1BR,1BA$865
The Maples1BD/1BA Traditional1BR,1BA$975
AndanteS1 - StudioStudio,1BA$995
The GrandThe Lincoln1BR,1BA$995
The Howard ApartmentsStandard Studio with Patio (2nd Floor)Studio,1BA$1,025
Half Moon Lake Apartments1BD/1BA (Heat Included)1BR,1BA$1,025
The CurrentStudioStudio,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Eau Claire, WI

As of April 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Eau Claire area is the $1.32 price per square foot 2BR/1.0BA Model at 222 Wisconsin Street in the in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Downtown Eau Claire apartment is the 407 Wisconsin St Model at 407 Wisconsin St, Unit 407.5 starting at $1,450 with a $1.32 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.
222 Wisconsin Street2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.32
407 Wisconsin St, Unit 407.5407 Wisconsin St2BR,1BA$1.32
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
Prairie PlaceOne Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.55
River FlatsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.58
1026 W MacArthur Ave, Unit 181026 W MacArthur Ave2BR,1BA$0.96
836 Evergreen St, Unit 836.5836 Evergreen St2BR,1BA$1.30
417 Washington St Apartments1BD/1BA (Traditional)1BR,1BA$1.33

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Eau Claire, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Getting Around the Downtown Eau Claire Neighborhood in Eau Claire, WI

Walk Score®

68 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

69 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Eau Claire Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Eau Claire?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Eau Claire is under $1,150.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Eau Claire is 417 Washington St Apartments which is listed at $865, while the average apartment in Downtown Eau Claire costs $1,724.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 14 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Eau Claire?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Eau Claire have an average cost of $225 which is $1,499 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Eau Claire.

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