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Average Rent in Eau Claire, WI & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 6 apartment communities in Eau Claire, WI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,218/mo
▼ 3.2% from last month
Lowest Available
$650/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
6
tracked daily
Units Listed
49
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Eau Claire, WI
Compare average rent across Eau Claire, WI neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire 54701 | $1,287 | ▼ $11 | $725 | 4 | 24 |
| Eau Claire 54703 | $1,175 | ▼ $27 | $700 | 1 | 20 |
| Altoona 54720 | $1,060 | ▼ $20 | $650 | 1 | 5 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Eau Claire, WI?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Eau Claire, WI is $1,218 per month across 6 apartment communities and 49 available units. Rents have decreased $38 (3.2%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Eau Claire Rentals starting at $650/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $995/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,174/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,507/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $1,930/mo.
Prices range from $650 to $1,940 per month. The most common price point is the $1,200 range, where 13 units are currently listed.
Eau Claire, WI Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,215 | - | 6 |
| August 2026 | $1,182 | -$33 | 6 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Eau Claire, WI
Rent Prices by Apartment in Eau Claire, WI
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire Rentals | $650/mo | $1,060/mo | 5 | 4.5 |
| Prosper Real Estate | $700/mo | $1,175/mo | 20 | 4.3 |
| Greenpoint Properties | $725/mo | $1,245/mo | 12 | 3.1 |
| North Country Aire Properties | $935/mo | $1,284/mo | 5 | 4.9 |
| Rykey Properties | $1,095/mo | $1,338/mo | 6 | 3.7 |
| Uncommon Rentals | $1,500/mo | $1,500/mo | 1 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Eau Claire, WI
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$49,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,218/mo.
Comfortable income
$58,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($650/mo), you need to earn at least $26,000/year.
Median household income in Eau Claire, WI is $65,369 , about 12% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Eau Claire, WI
Overall prices in Eau Claire, WI runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 91.5, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Eau Claire, WI's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,218 |
| Utilities | $296 |
| Groceries | $507 |
| Transportation | $705 |
| Healthcare | $344 |
| Other goods and services | $550 |
| Estimated total | $3,620/mo |
Population
69,274
Median household income
$65,369
Census median rent
$971/mo
Rent as % of income
24.9%
Median age
33.0
Mean commute
16 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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