Studio Apartment Rent in Eau Claire, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Eau Claire, Wisconsin as of October 2026. That's +25% lower than the citywide median of $1,119 and +35% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Eau Claire
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Eau Claire
Compare Eau Claire's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevens Point | $680 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $690 |
| 3 | Two Rivers | $710 |
| 4 | Wisconsin Rapids | $715 |
| 5 | Superior | $720 |
| 6 | Wausau | $725 |
| 7 | Appleton | $733 |
| 8 | Brown Deer | $734 |
| 9 | Oshkosh | $740 |
| 10 | Tomah | $740 |
| 11 | Beaver Dam | $750 |
| 12 | Fond du Lac | $760 |
| 13 | Mount Pleasant | $760 |
| 14 | Plover | $760 |
| 15 | Green Bay | $770 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monona | $1,565 |
| 2 | Glendale | $1,411 |
| 3 | Brookfield | $1,410 |
| 4 | Hudson | $1,250 |
| 5 | Verona | $1,220 |
| 6 | Fitchburg | $1,208 |
| 7 | Oak Creek | $1,200 |
| 8 | Madison | $1,141 |
| 9 | Shorewood | $1,140 |
| 10 | Menomonee Falls | $1,140 |
| 11 | Franklin | $1,130 |
| 12 | Kenosha | $1,123 |
| 13 | Germantown | $1,100 |
| 14 | Middleton | $1,090 |
| 15 | Sun Prairie | $1,080 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Eau Claire.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Eau Claire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Falls, WI | 13.5 mi | $870 | +$30 (+4%) |
| Menomonie, WI | 28.9 mi | $1,060 | +$220 (+26%) |
| Winona, MN | 55.7 mi | $700 | $-140 (-17%) |
| Onalaska, WI | 64.2 mi | $880 | +$40 (+5%) |
| La Crosse, WI | 70.1 mi | $775 | $-65 (-8%) |
| New Richmond, WI | 72.8 mi | $1,060 | +$220 (+26%) |
| River Falls, WI | 75.3 mi | $1,060 | +$220 (+26%) |
| Hudson, WI | 82.3 mi | $1,250 | +$410 (+49%) |
| Rochester, MN | 83.7 mi | $1,010 | +$170 (+20%) |
| Tomah, WI | 90.1 mi | $740 | $-100 (-12%) |
| Marshfield, WI | 90.9 mi | $690 | $-150 (-18%) |
| Woodbury, MN | 96.8 mi | $1,650 | +$810 (+96%) |
Studio rent in Eau Claire — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Eau Claire?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Eau Claire, Wisconsin is $840 per month. This is +25% below the citywide median of $1,119.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Eau Claire?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $33,600 ($2,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $16.15/hour at a full-time job.
Is Eau Claire expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Eau Claire's studio median of $840 is +35% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 12th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Eau Claire rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 54 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, Eau Claire ranks #22 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Eau Claire?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Winona ($700), La Crosse ($775), Tomah ($740).