Rent in Eau Claire, WI at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,181$14,172 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,259 (+6.6%)How much rent can you afford in Eau Claire, WI?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Eau Claire, WI by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $932 | $11,184 | $37,280 | $17.92/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $962 | $11,544 | $38,480 | $18.50/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,181 | $14,172 | $47,240 | $22.71/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,582 | $18,984 | $63,280 | $30.42/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,588 | $19,056 | $63,520 | $30.54/hr |
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Rent in Eau Claire, WI: common questions
How much is rent going up in Eau Claire, WI in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,259 for a two-bedroom, up 6.6% from $1,181. A one-bedroom goes from $962 to $1,017, a studio from $932 to $1,014.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Eau Claire, WI?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $962 for a one-bedroom and $1,181 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,172 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Eau Claire, WI?
To keep a $1,181 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $22.71 an hour, or $47,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $962 takes $18.50 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Eau Claire, WI?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $932, one bedroom $962, two $1,181, three $1,582 and four $1,588 a month.
Is rent affordable in Eau Claire, WI?
For the typical household, earning $67,395 a year ($5,616 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,181 takes 21% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,181 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $22.71 an hour.