University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

Eau Claire, WI

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University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire - Eau Claire, WI

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A classic college community on the banks of the Chippewa River

Public Urban Walkable River UWEC Blugolds

The University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire is a mid-sized institution situated on the Chippewa River in the northwestern portion of the state. Predominantly an undergraduate school, the university is renowned as one of the top colleges in the region for both value and quality of education. Students participate in unique annual traditions that draw inspiration from earlier historical periods, including the Medieval-themed Madrigal Dinner and the 19th century Viennese Ball.

The neighborhoods surrounding the UWEC campus contain some highly affordable apartments and houses within easy walking distance of the university, while the area across the Chippewa River features more upscale living arrangements closer to the popular nightlife and dining hotspots. Eau Claire’s historic Water Street is a major hangout for the campus crowd, with an extensive collection of restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and nightclubs right across the river from the university.

Downtown Eau Claire is only a few blocks farther north, and offers a high-class selection of restaurants and cocktail bars. Being only ninety minutes from Minneapolis, you can easily hit the road for a day or a weekend in one of the Midwest’s biggest and most exciting cities.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Eau Claire, WI is $1,094 for a studio, $1,132 for one bedroom, $1,271 for two bedrooms, and $1,505 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Eau Claire has increased by 0.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 458 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,094/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 686 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,132/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,005 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,271/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,249 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,505/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

53

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Robbins Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

505 Students

7
out of 10

Putnam Heights Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

416 Students

7
out of 10

Meadowview Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

393 Students

7
out of 10

Davey Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

356 Students

7
out of 10

Manz Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

359 Students

6
out of 10

Northstar Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

501 Students

5
out of 10

DeLong Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

893 Students

4
out of 10

South Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

791 Students

3
out of 10

Second Avenue School

Public

Grades 4-12

16 Students

Rating Unavailable

Memorial High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,552 Students

8
out of 10

North High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,663 Students

6
out of 10

Second Avenue School

Public

Grades 4-12

16 Students

Rating Unavailable

Oxford Avenue School

Public

Grades 10-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

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