Downtown Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI

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Downtown Eau Claire - Eau Claire, WI

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The Chippewa Valley's favorite hometown

Walkable Bicycle-Friendly Historic Riverfront University

Sitting at the confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa Rivers, Downtown Eau Claire rivals the natural beauty of the landscape with its historic architecture, period lighting, public artwork, and decorative brick-paved sidewalks. As you walk through downtown, it will quickly become apparent why Eau Claire is an award-winning "All America City." Downtown Eau Claire consists of mixed-use projects like Haymarket Landing, art studios and galleries, and a variety of restaurants and shops. Water Street, with its sidewalk cafes, taverns, and unique shopping that ranges from antiques to bike shops to clothing boutiques, is one of the city's favorite gathering places.

When residents want to get outdoors, Downtown Eau Claire delivers with fantastic riverside parks and the Chippewa River State Trail for walking, jogging, and bicycling. Owen Park features a historic band shell and the Owen Park Tennis Courts, along with a playground and picnic areas. Carson Park, located on a peninsula on Halfmoon Lake, is home to the Paul Bunyan Logging Camp Museum, the Chippewa Valley Museum, and the Eau Claire Express-Stadium. Downtown Eau Claire is home to the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, a high-ranking public liberal arts college.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Eau Claire is $1,057 for a studio, $1,160 for one bedroom, $1,437 for two bedrooms, and $1,229 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Eau Claire has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 461 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,057/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 696 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,160/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,019 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,437/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,187 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,229/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

68

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

69

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Children's Museum of Eau Claire
  • L.E. Phillips Planetarium

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