
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Eau Claire Neighborhood of Eau Claire, WI from $300 (29 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Eau Claire area of Eau Claire.


327 Summit Ave

320 8th Ave

3205 Seymour Rd, Unit 2

1146 Bellevue Ave

324-324-324-322 5th Ave

1215 S Dewey St Apartments

1821 Babcock St
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609 Franklin St

2235 4th St

927 E Grand Ave

417 Washington St Apartments

712 McDonough St

1120 W Hamilton Ave, Unit 5

460 Platt St
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Downtown Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Eau Claire?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Eau Claire Studio Apartments | $1,150 | $755 | $1,450 |
Downtown Eau Claire 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,366 | $475 | $2,600 |
Downtown Eau Claire 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,759 | $675 | $3,100 |
Downtown Eau Claire 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,572 | $450 | $2,205 |
Downtown Eau Claire 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,829 | $344 | $2,800 |
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There are currently 29 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Eau Claire Neighborhood of Eau Claire, WI.
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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 1 Bed unit found at 417 Washington St Apartments priced from $865. Eau Claire London Square has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Downtown Eau Claire apartments for rent in Eau Claire, WI:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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417 Washington St Apartments | 1BD/1BA (Traditional) | 1BR,1BA | $865 |
Eau Claire London Square | 1 Bed 1 Bath (E) | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
The Current | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Half Moon Lake Apartments | 1BD/1BA (Heat Included) | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
The Howard Apartments | Standard Studio with Patio (2nd Floor) | Studio,1BA | $1,025 |
Andante | S3 - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,095 |
The Grand | The Jackson | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Eau Claire, WI
As of May 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Eau Claire area is the $1.08 price per square foot 1827 Kendall St Model at 1827 Kendall St in the in the Downtown Eau Claire neighborhood starting from $1,400. The second greatest value Downtown 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 Downtown Eau Claire apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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1827 Kendall St | 1827 Kendall St | 4BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Prairie Place | Two Bedroom Interior | 2BR,2BA | $1.34 |
Woodsedge | Three Bedroom Townhome | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.44 |
539 Chippewa St, Unit 539 Chippewa St | 539 Chippewa St | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
1723 Summit St | 1723 Summit St | 3BR,1BA | $1.20 |
2130-2136 4th St | Bldg 2130 Cannery Flats | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
City Line Heights | Gardenia | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
836 Evergreen St, Unit 836.5 | 836 Evergreen St | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
1120 W Hamilton Ave, Unit 5 | 1120 W Hamilton Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
417 Washington St Apartments | 1BD/1BA (Traditional) | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Eau Claire, Eau Claire, WI
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Among neighborhoods in Eau Claire, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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 $2,900.
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 11 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 $188 which is $2,712 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Eau Claire.
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