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Average Rent in Eau Claire, WI & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 1 apartment community in Eau Claire, WI. Updated daily.
Market Average
$843/mo
Lowest Available
$735/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
1
tracked daily
Units Listed
8
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 | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eau Claire 54720 | $1,828 | $1,355 | 1 | 2 |
| Eau Claire 54701 | $1,391 | $735 | 2 | 56 |
| Eau Claire 54703 | $1,156 | $700 | 1 | 16 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Eau Claire, WI?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Eau Claire, WI is $843 per month across 1 apartment community and 8 available units.
The most affordable option is Compass Real Estate Management starting at $735/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $843/mo.
Prices range from $735 to $995 per month. The most common price point is the $600 range, where 5 units are currently listed.
Eau Claire, WI Rent Price History
Collecting price history
Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Real Estate Management | $735/mo | $843/mo | 8 | 4.1 |
Google Search Trends for Eau Claire, WI Apartments
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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
$34,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $843/mo.
Comfortable income
$40,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($735/mo), you need to earn at least $29,000/year.
Cost of living in Eau Claire, WI
We only have live rent data for Eau Claire, WI so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $843 |
| Estimated total | $843/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
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