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Rental Market Trends in Eau Claire, WI

What is the average rent in Eau Claire, WI?

$1,135/month

Average Rent

686 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-1.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Eau Claire, WI is $1,135 per month. This is 31% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $992 per month for a studio, $1,135 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,378 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,606 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$992/month
454 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,135/month
686 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,378/month
1,053 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,606/month
1,277 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,198/month
717 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,355/month
1,015 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,385/month
685 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,190/month
1,110 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,710/month
1,567 Sq Ft

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

In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.6%, which averages out to $18 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 April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Eau Claire, WI
Percentage*
Rent Range
24% Below $700/month
26% $700 - $1,000/month
33% $1,001 - $1,500/month
16% $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, North Barstow and South Barstow are the most affordable neighborhoods in Eau Claire.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Eau Claire
$1,265/month
643 Sq Ft
North Barstow
$1,347/month
652 Sq Ft
South Barstow
$1,355/month
631 Sq Ft
Cannery District
$1,412/month
726 Sq Ft
Craig Estates
$1,437/month
798 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Eau Claire?

Based on current rent prices, Craig Estates, Cannery District and South Barstow are the most expensive neighborhoods in Eau Claire.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Craig Estates
$1,437/month
798 Sq Ft
Cannery District
$1,412/month
726 Sq Ft
South Barstow
$1,355/month
631 Sq Ft
North Barstow
$1,347/month
652 Sq Ft
Downtown Eau Claire
$1,265/month
643 Sq Ft

Which Eau Claire neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Eau Claire with the most apartments available are Downtown Eau Claire, South Barstow and North Barstow .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Eau Claire
$1,265/month
643 Sq Ft
South Barstow
$1,355/month
631 Sq Ft
North Barstow
$1,347/month
652 Sq Ft
Cannery District
$1,412/month
726 Sq Ft
Craig Estates
$1,437/month
798 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 $1,135, you’ll want to make about $3,783 per month or $45,396 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 $992 - $1,606. 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

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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

Craig Estates

Eau Claire, WI

Studio
$988/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,138/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,473/month
-
Three Bedroom
$1,154/month
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100 N Farwell St,
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2016 Oxford Ave,
Eau Claire, WI 54703

$1,040 - $2,600

Studio - 2 Beds

Paragon

Paragon

5176 Old Town Hall Rd,
Eau Claire, WI 54701

$1,500 - $2,783

Studio - 3 Beds

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Station955 Apartments

955 W Clairemont Ave,
Eau Claire, WI 54701

$1,250 - $2,205

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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 February 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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