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Apartments under $1,500 for Rent in Eau Claire, WI

386 Rentals
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  32. 3 BEDS
    $1,435

    Woodsedge

    2510 Boardwalk Cir, Eau Claire, WI 54701
  33. 2 BEDS
    $805+
    3 BEDS
    $944+

    Englewood

    2311 Corona Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701
  37. 1 BED
    $1,095+
    2 BEDS
    $500+

    The Eddy

    1700 Oxford Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703
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Living & Renting in Eau Claire

Eau Claire at a Glance

Average Rent

$1,110
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Eau Claire, WI Apartments for Rent

Eau Claire takes its name from the French phrase for "clear water," reflecting its location where the Eau Claire and Chippewa Rivers meet in western Wisconsin. Home to roughly 72,000 people, this former logging hub has transformed into a city powered by manufacturing and education, with the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire at its heart. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Eau Claire, you'll discover plenty of choices across downtown, the historic Third Ward, and East Hill. One-bedroom apartments typically run about $1,100 monthly, while two-bedroom places go for around $1,370.

Renting in Eau Claire means tapping into an active arts and music community, anchored by the Pablo Center at the Confluence with its year-round lineup of performances. You'll find great outdoor spaces at Carson Park, complete with a 1937 baseball stadium that's still in use, plus Phoenix Park's farmers market and summer concert series. Head to the Water Street district when you want restaurants and nightlife, and appreciate the easy Interstate 94 access for getting around. As Wisconsin's second fastest-growing major city, Eau Claire delivers affordable living alongside authentic cultural experiences and beautiful riverside settings.

Why Eau Claire?

  • Founded in 1916, UW-Eau Claire is a top Midwest university with an award-winning jazz ensemble.
  • The Eau Claire and Chippewa Rivers are perfect for kayaking, tubing, and canoeing.
  • Child-friendly Eau Claire offers parks, the Children’s Museum of Eau Claire, and Chaos Water Park.
  • Eau Claire offers a wide variety of fine arts, including Menomonie Theater Guild and the Eau Claire Chamber Orchestra.
  • Festivals in Eau Claire include an annual jazz festival, the International Fall Festival, and Country Jam USA.
  • Discovered in 1881, Crystal Cave is a popular destination for gem panning, hiking the nature trail, and cave tours.

Renting in Eau Claire

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Getting Around Eau Claire

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Car-Dependent

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Memorial High

Public High School

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Grades 9-12
1,552 Students
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North High

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,663 Students
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Oxford Avenue School

Public High School

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Grades 10-12
0 Students
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DeLong Middle

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
893 Students
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South Middle

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Public
Grades 6-8
791 Students
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Northstar Middle

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Grades 6-8
501 Students
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Meadowview Elementary

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Grades K-5
393 Students
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Robbins Elementary

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Grades K-5
505 Students
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Davey Elementary

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Grades K-5
356 Students
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Putnam Heights Elementary

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Grades K-5
416 Students
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Manz Elementary

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Public
Grades K-5
359 Students

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