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Rental Market Trends in Eau Claire, WI

What is the average rent in Eau Claire, WI?

$1,163/month

Average Rent

678 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Eau Claire, WI is $1,163 per month. This is 29% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/month, making renting in Eau Claire more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Eau Claire, you can expect to pay about $1,020 per month for a studio, $1,163 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,317 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,746 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,020/month
463 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,163/month
678 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,317/month
1,048 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,746/month
1,278 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,597/month
519 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,335/month
1,141 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Eau Claire, WI?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.5%, which averages out to $16 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Eau Claire, WI
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Eau Claire, WI
Percentage*
Rent Range
25% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
31% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
1% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Eau Claire?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Eau Claire is the most affordable neighborhood in Eau Claire.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Eau Claire
$1,290/month
641 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Eau Claire?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Eau Claire is the most expensive neighborhood in Eau Claire.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Eau Claire
$1,290/month
641 Sq Ft

Which Eau Claire neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Eau Claire with the most apartments available is Downtown Eau Claire .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Eau Claire
$1,290/month
641 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Eau Claire, WI?

Because the average rent in Eau Claire is $1,163, you’ll want to make about $3,876 per month or $46,512 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Eau Claire, WI is 2.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Eau Claire is 6.2% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,020 - $1,746. You can expect to pay 2.3% less for groceries, 6.4% less for utilities, and 2.1% less for transportation.

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Eau Claire, WI

681 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Eau Claire, WI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Eau Claire, WI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Downtown Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI

Downtown Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI

Studio
$993/month
$993/month
One Bedroom
$1,141/month
$1,141/month
Two Bedroom
$1,484/month
$1,484/month
Three Bedroom
$1,155/month
$1,155/month
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Apartment communities in Eau Claire we think you'll love

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100 N Farwell St,
Eau Claire, WI 54703

$1,250 - $2,950

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Paragon

Paragon

5176 Old Town Hall Rd,
Eau Claire, WI 54701

$1,250 - $2,829

Studio - 3 Beds

Station955 Apartments

Station955 Apartments

955 W Clairemont Ave,
Eau Claire, WI 54701

$1,250 - $2,805

Studio - 3 Beds

B7 Flats

B7 Flats

224 N Barstow St,
Eau Claire, WI 54703

$1,275 - $2,350

1-2 Beds

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Methodology

† 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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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