Andante
100 N Farwell St,
Eau Claire, WI 54703
$1,075 - $2,950
Studio - 2 Beds
Downtown Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
Downtown Eau Claire - Eau Claire, WI Area Guide
The Chippewa Valley's favorite hometown
Walkable
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Bicycle-Friendly
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Historic
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Riverfront
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University
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Sitting at the confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa Rivers, Downtown Eau Claire rivals the natural beauty of the landscape with its historic architecture, period lighting, public artwork, and decorative brick-paved sidewalks. As you walk through downtown, it will quickly become apparent why Eau Claire is an award-winning "All America City." Downtown Eau Claire consists of mixed-use projects like Haymarket Landing, art studios and galleries, and a variety of restaurants and shops. Water Street, with its sidewalk cafes, taverns, and unique shopping that ranges from antiques to bike shops to clothing boutiques, is one of the city's favorite gathering places.
When residents want to get outdoors, Downtown Eau Claire delivers with fantastic riverside parks and the Chippewa River State Trail for walking, jogging, and bicycling. Owen Park features a historic band shell and the Owen Park Tennis Courts, along with a playground and picnic areas. Carson Park, located on a peninsula on Halfmoon Lake, is home to the Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum, the Chippewa Valley Museum, and the Eau Claire Express-Stadium. Downtown Eau Claire is home to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, a high-ranking public liberal arts college.
Rent Trends
As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Eau Claire is $992 for a studio, $1,133 for one bedroom, $1,481 for two bedrooms, and $1,152 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Eau Claire has decreased by -2.9% in the past year.
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Studio
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469 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$992/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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688 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,133/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,020 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,481/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,103 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,152/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Eau Claire - Eau Claire, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
68
/ 100
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Very Bikeable
69
/ 100
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Scores provided by Walk Score
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Children's Museum of Eau Claire
- L.E. Phillips Planetarium
Military Bases
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.