Prairie Park Apartments
6395 Prairie Cir S,
Eau Claire, WI 54701
2-4 Beds | $1,350 - $2,000
Rental Market Trends in Eau Claire, WI
What is the average rent in Eau Claire, WI?
$1,119/month
Average Rent
685 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Eau Claire, WI is $1,119 per month. This is 28% lower than the national average rent of $1,556/month, making renting in Eau Claire more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Eau Claire, you can expect to pay about $1,041 per month for a studio, $1,119 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,276 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,583 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Eau Claire, WI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $8 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Eau Claire, WI
Last Updated February 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
25%
Below $700/month
31%
$700 - $1,000/month
30%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
14%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Eau Claire?
Based on current rent prices, Eau Claire/Menomonie and Downtown Eau Claire" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Eau Claire.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Eau Claire?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Eau Claire and Eau Claire/Menomonie" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Eau Claire.
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Which Eau Claire neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Eau Claire with the most apartments available are Eau Claire/Menomonie and Downtown Eau Claire" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Eau Claire, WI?
Because the average rent in Eau Claire is $1,119, you’ll want to make about $3,730 per month or $44,760 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Eau Claire, WI is 1.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Eau Claire is 9.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,041 - $1,583. You can expect to pay 3.7% less for groceries, 2.0% less for utilities, and 4.7% less for transportation.
How does Eau Claire, WI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Eau Claire, WI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,013/month
$1,051/month
One Bedroom
$1,009/month
$1,142/month
Two Bedroom
$1,215/month
$1,402/month
Three Bedroom
$1,554/month
$1,229/month
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Methodology
† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.