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Rental Market Trends in Eau Claire, WI
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Eau Claire, WI is $1,159/month.
Rent in Eau Claire is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,159/month
Average Rent
676 Sq Ft
Average Size
-1.1%
Change / Year
645
Available Apartments
Eau Claire rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Eau Claire average $1,033 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Eau Claire average $1,159 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Eau Claire average $1,312 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Eau Claire average $1,725 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Eau Claire, WI?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.1%, which averages out to $13 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Eau Claire, WI
July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
25%
Below $700/month
27%
$700 - $1,000/month
30%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
16%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
1%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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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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.
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Which Eau Claire neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Eau Claire with the most apartments available is Downtown Eau Claire .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Eau Claire, WI?
Because the average rent in Eau Claire is $1,159, you’ll want to make about $3,863 per month or $46,356 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 2.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Eau Claire is 6.6% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,033 - $1,725. You can expect to pay 2.5% less for groceries, 6.9% less for utilities, and 1.8% less for transportation.
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.
View the Eau Claire Area GuideStudio
$1,019/month
$1,019/month
One Bedroom
$1,140/month
$1,140/month
Two Bedroom
$1,489/month
$1,489/month
Three Bedroom
$1,158/month
$1,158/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Eau Claire?
The average rent in Eau Claire is $1,159 per month, which is 30.3% lower than the national average of $1,662.
What is the average rent for a house in Eau Claire?
The average rent for a house in Eau Claire, WI is $1,372 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Eau Claire?
The average rent for a townhome in Eau Claire, WI is $1,391 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Eau Claire?
Rents in Eau Claire, WI are decreasing, with prices down 1.1% year-over-year and $13 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Eau Claire?
In Eau Claire, WI, 30% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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.