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Last updated on May 31, 2026
Average rent in
Eau Claire, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on May 31, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Eau Claire rent stands today
Eau Claire, WI rent slipped 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,182/month. Renters today are paying $70 less per month on average than last year, with rents holding steady month to month.
Compared to national trends
Eau Claire sits 39.4% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 207 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Eau Claire run around $995/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,112/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,150/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,450/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,575/month. Apartments have a median rent of $1,150/month, while houses run higher at $1,350/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
Airport rents fell 28.4% year over year to $1,325/month across 17 rentals, and Westridge dropped 20.1% to $1,398/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 5.0% drop, showing localized cooling in some higher-priced neighborhoods.
Median rent
Median rent in Eau Claire
$1,182/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Eau Claire is $1,182 per month as of May 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $767 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Eau Claire
207
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Eau Claire rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Eau Claire, WI
Average rent prices in Eau Claire have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Eau Claire, WI
Rent prices in Eau Claire vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Eau Claire is $1,150, whereas a house costs $1,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Eau Claire run $1,125 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $995 |  2% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,112 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,150 | 1% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $1,450 | 2% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $1,575 | 13% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Eau Claire | $1,400 | |
East Hill | $995 | |
Mount Washington | $1,300 | |
North River Fronts | $1,282 | |
North Side Hill | $1,045 | |
Otter Creek | $1,295 | |
Randall Park | $1,095 | |
Third Ward | $950 | |
West Riverside | $1,325 | |
Westside | $1,322 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,150 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,050 | 6% | - | |
Houses | $1,350 | 10% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,112
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
No Change
Downtown Eau Claire
Average rent
$1,400
West Riverside
Average rent
$1,325
Randall Park
Average rent
$1,095
Third Ward
Average rent
$950
East Hill
Average rent
$995
North Side Hill
Average rent
$1,045
Mount Washington
Average rent
$1,300
Westside
Average rent
$1,322
North River Fronts
Average rent
$1,282
Otter Creek
Average rent
$1,295
Apartments
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
10%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Eau Claire, WI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Eau Claire, WI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Eau Claire and Altoona by all bedroom counts and property types.
Eau Claire
39%lower than the national median
34%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Eau Claire, WI is 9% lower than the median rent in Altoona, WI.
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4%Cost of living in Eau Claire, WI
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Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 7% higher |
| Groceries | 5% lower |
| Health | 5% higher |
| Housing | 7% lower |
| Transportation | 6% lower |
| Utilities | 4% lower |
Discover rentals in Eau Claire, WI
5d+ ago
Randall Park apartment for rent in Eau Claire
3 beds
1 bath
$335
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
223 Broadway St, Eau Claire, WI 54703
5 beds
2 baths
$375
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Randall Park house for rent in Eau Claire
528 Niagara St, Eau Claire, WI 54703
5 beds
1 bath
$375
House for rent
4d ago
1233 S Dewey St, Eau Claire, WI 54701
5 beds
2 baths
$385–$1,925
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Eau Claire
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,750
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Eau Claire
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
2d ago
816 Porter Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,900–$2,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1207 S Dewey St, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Studio
1 bath
$755–$795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1215 S Dewey St, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Studio
1 bath
$735–$755
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
417 Washington St, Eau Claire, WI 54701
1 bed
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1211 S Dewey St, Eau Claire, WI 54701
4 beds
1 bath
$1,350–$1,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2316 Golf Rd, Eau Claire, WI 54701
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
4d ago
2817 Stein Blvd, Eau Claire, WI 54701
1 bed
1 bath
$885
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
639 Niagara St, Eau Claire, WI 54703
3 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Eau Claire, WI
Quick answers to common questions about the Eau Claire rental market.
How much is rent in Eau Claire?
The average rent in Eau Claire is $1,182 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Eau Claire?
Average rent prices in Eau Claire have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Eau Claire rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Eau Claire is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $767 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Eau Claire?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Eau Claire are Third Ward ($950/mo), East Hill ($995/mo), and North Side Hill ($1,045/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Eau Claire?
To comfortably afford rent in Eau Claire, you'd need to earn approximately $47,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Eau Claire?
Eau Claire's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 monthly. Both apartment sizes have experienced increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms rising 8.3% and two-bedrooms climbing 7.6%.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).