Andante
100 N Farwell St,
Eau Claire, WI 54703
$1,475 - $2,950
1-2 Beds
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire
Eau Claire, WI
University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire - Eau Claire, WI Area Guide
A classic college community on the banks of the Chippewa River
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Urban
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Walkable
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River
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UWEC
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Blugolds
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The University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire is a mid-sized institution situated on the Chippewa River in the northwestern portion of the state. Predominantly an undergraduate school, the university is renowned as one of the top colleges in the region for both value and quality of education. Students participate in unique annual traditions that draw inspiration from earlier historical periods, including the Medieval-themed Madrigal Dinner and the 19th century Viennese Ball. The neighborhoods surrounding the UWEC campus contain some highly affordable apartments and houses within easy walking distance of the university, while the area across the Chippewa River features more upscale living arrangements closer to the popular nightlife and dining hotspots. Eau Claire’s historic Water Street is a major hangout for the campus crowd, with an extensive collection of restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and nightclubs right across the river from the university. Downtown Eau Claire is only a few blocks farther north, and offers a high-class selection of restaurants and cocktail bars. Being only ninety minutes from Minneapolis, you can easily hit the road for a day or a weekend in one of the Midwest’s biggest and most exciting cities.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Eau Claire, WI is $995 for a studio, $1,136 for one bedroom, $1,377 for two bedrooms, and $1,606 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Eau Claire has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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456 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$995/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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686 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,136/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,053 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,377/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,277 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,606/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire - Eau Claire, WI (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire - Eau Claire, WI (University), so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk
Groceries
20
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
40
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
50
/ 100
Limited Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire - Eau Claire, WI (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
Schools
Public
Grades K-5
393 Students
Chippewa Valley Montessori Charter School
Public
Grades PK-5
302 Students
Public
Grades K-5
505 Students
Public
Grades K-5
356 Students
Public
Grades K-5
416 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
893 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
791 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
501 Students
Public
Grades K-12
16 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,552 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,663 Students
Public
Grades K-12
16 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- L.E. Phillips Planetarium
- Children's Museum of Eau Claire
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