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Last updated on July 16, 2026
Average rent in
Eau Claire, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 16, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Eau Claire rent stands today
Eau Claire, WI rent is essentially flat year over year with a current median of $1,250/month. Month over month, rents increased 2.0%, indicating a recent upward move while the year-over-year change is modestly lower by $29 compared to last year.
Compared to national trends
Eau Claire is 35.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 198 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Eau Claire rent for about $1,050/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,185/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,250/month. Three- and four-bedroom rents rise to $1,450/month and $2,072/month respectively, reflecting variation across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
North River Fronts rents rose 38.1% year over year to $1,450/month, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. Meanwhile, Westside saw a decline of 17.6% to $1,150/month, showing divergent neighborhood-level movements in Eau Claire.
Median rent
Median rent in Eau Claire
$1,250/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Eau Claire is $1,250 per month as of July 2026. This is 36% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Eau Claire
198
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,195, whereas a house costs $1,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Eau Claire run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,050 |  1% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,185 | No Change | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $1,250 | 3% |  3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,450 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,072 | 7% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Eau Claire | $1,400 | |
East Hill | $995 | |
Mount Washington | $1,115 | |
North River Fronts | $1,450 | |
North Side Hill | $1,022 | |
Otter Creek | $1,150 | |
Randall Park | $1,295 | |
Third Ward | $1,350 | |
West Riverside | $1,325 | |
Westridge | $1,275 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,195 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,450 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,050
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,185
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,072
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
11%
Downtown Eau Claire
Average rent
$1,400
West Riverside
Average rent
$1,325
Randall Park
Average rent
$1,295
East Hill
Average rent
$995
Third Ward
Average rent
$1,350
North Side Hill
Average rent
$1,022
Mount Washington
Average rent
$1,115
Otter Creek
Average rent
$1,150
North River Fronts
Average rent
$1,450
Westridge
Average rent
$1,275
Apartments
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
6%
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
36%lower than the national median
34%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Eau Claire, WI is 3% lower than the median rent in Altoona, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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6%$1,575
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51%$1,295
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4%$1,477
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2%$1,595
6%$1,624
4%$1,460
36%$1,079
12%Cost of living in Eau Claire, WI
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 3% higher |
| Groceries | 2% lower |
| Health | 1% lower |
| Housing | 7% lower |
| Transportation | 2% lower |
| Utilities | 7% 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
Randall Park house for rent in Eau Claire
528 Niagara St, Eau Claire, WI 54703
5 beds
1 bath
$375
House for rent
5d+ ago
Randall Park apartment for rent in Eau Claire
3 beds
1 bath
$395
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
3d ago
1602 Altoona Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701
1 bed
1 bath
$540
Apartment for rent
1d ago
816 Porter Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$3,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Third Ward house for rent in Eau Claire
4 beds
1.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
Available Aug 1
2h ago
224 N Barstow St, Eau Claire, WI 54703
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,275–$2,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Damon St. and Sterling Dr. Condos, Eau Claire, WI 54701
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,495–$1,645
Apartment for rent
1d ago
816 Porter Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,950–$3,200
Apartment for rent
3d ago
510 Washington St, Eau Claire, WI 54701
4 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3501 Gateway Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54701
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100–$1,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
223 Broadway St, Eau Claire, WI 54703
5 beds
2 baths
$1,875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
414 Doty St, Eau Claire, WI 54701
1 bed
1 bath
$925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
610 Gray St, Eau Claire, WI 54701
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$995–$1,125
Apartment for rent
11h ago
2817 Stein Blvd, Eau Claire, WI 54701
1 bed
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
3d ago
510 Washington St, Eau Claire, WI 54701
4 beds
2 baths
$1,450
Apartment for rent
3d ago
218 10th Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54703
3 beds
2 baths
$1,275
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
909 Richard Dr, Eau Claire, WI 54701
2 beds
1 bath
$915
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 $1,250 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Eau Claire?
Average rent prices in Eau Claire have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Eau Claire rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Eau Claire is 36% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Eau Claire?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Eau Claire are East Hill ($995/mo), North Side Hill ($1,022/mo), and Mount Washington ($1,115/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 $50,000/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).