Low Income Apartments and Affordable Housing For Rent in Eau Claire, WI

Discover affordable housing in Eau Claire where there are 38+ housing opportunities based on income and household needs like accessible units for seniors or persons with disabilities. Find and apply to these low income apartments now.

Woodsedge Apartments

2530 Boardwalk Cir, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701

bed 3
payment $1425/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

University Village Eau Claire

946 W MacArthur Ave, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701

St Johns South Apartments

815 Chapin St, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701

payment Subsidized

Grace Barstow Apartments

1105 S Barstow St, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701

payment Subsidized

Luther Lakeside Apartments

1412 Whipple St, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703

Jeffers Road Apartments

3413 Jeffers Rd, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
accessible_forward Disability

Englewood Barrington Apartments

2311 Corona Ave, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701

payment Subsidized

Ruth Gullerud Villa

4910 Otteson Ln, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
accessible_forward Disability

Colony Park West Apartments

2818 Augusta St, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701

payment Subsidized

Colony Park East Apartments

2803 Augusta St, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701

payment Subsidized

Biscuit Lofts

1300 First Avenue, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
accessibility Accessible

1215 S Dewey St Apartments

1215 S Dewey St, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701

bed Studio
payment $725/mo.

902 Water St Unit 210 9th Ave

902 Water St Unit 210 9th Ave, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703

bed 3
payment $1300/mo.

1501-1503 Harding Ave Unit 1503 Harding Ave

1501-1503 Harding Ave Unit 1503 Harding Ave, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701

bed 2
payment $950/mo.

4937 Coventry Ct Unit 4937 #2

4937 Coventry Ct Unit 4937 #2, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701

bed 2
payment $950/mo.

909 Barland St

909 Barland St, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701

bed 2
payment $945/mo.

524 Fountain St

524 Fountain St, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703

bed 3
payment $1115/mo.

814 5th Ave Unit 814

814 5th Ave Unit 814, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703

bed 3
payment $900/mo.

3135 Runway Ave

3135 Runway Ave, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54703

bed 3
payment $1400/mo.

913 Graham Ave Unit 913

913 Graham Ave Unit 913, Eau Claire, Wisconsin 54701

bed 3
payment $800/mo.

How To Identify Affordable Housing in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Look for program and preference badges on affordable apartment listings. These badges can help you identify the types of low income housing each apartment offers and if you may be eligbile for rental assistance or reduced rents.

Badge Description
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
Low income apartments with no or short waiting lists.
payment Subsidized
Low income housing where the rent is subsidized and the renter pays only a portion of total rent.
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
Apartments that accept Section 8 vouchers near you
elderly Senior
Rental housing for seniors who are 55 (or sometimes 62) and older.
payment Income Based
Affordable apartments where the rent paid is based on renter income.
accessibility Accessible
Meets Accessibilty Requirements of the Fair Housing Act, the ADA, or HUD policy.
accessible_forward Disability
Apartments for individuals or families with disabilities.
real_estate_agent Naturally Affordable
Naturally Occuring Affordable Housing - or NOAH - is any housing unit that offers affordable rent without participating in a rent subsidy program.
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Reported On February 23rd, 2024 by Madison Shannahan

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Reported On September 18th, 2024 by Lorena Bentley

The Hourly Wage Needed to Afford A Safe, Modest 2 Bed Apartment In Eau Claire, Wisconsin
$19.68/hour
$12.43 (+171%) more than Wisconsin minimum wage and $12.43 (+171%) more than the Federal minimum wage.
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What HUD offices serve Eau Claire, Wisconsin?

Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.

Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Public Housing programs for Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs for Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs for Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
Operates the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs for Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Go to the Wisconsin Public Housing and Low-Income Apartments Waiting Lists page for openings near Eau Claire.

How many renters live in Eau Claire, Wisconsin?

The City of Eau Claire has people living in households.

There are renters living in renter households in this City. Renters make up 34.13 percent of the population living in Eau Claire.

What is the rental market like in Eau Claire, Wisconsin?

There are an estimated housing units in the Eau Claire area. Of these, units are rental homes, making up percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, there are 1.04 rental units.

What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Eau Claire?

The rental vacancy rate in Eau Claire is 5 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.

How many rental units are in Eau Claire for each bedroom size?

Occupied Rental Units by Size in Eau Claire
Studio One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four+ Bedrooms
690 2,715 5,799 2,234 893
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Eau Claire

A large number of apartments in Eau Claire have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.

How Much Is Rent in Eau Claire

Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $777 to $1,555. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.

Bed Size 2024 Fair Market Rents
Studio $777
One BR $833
Two BR $1,039
Three BR $1,427
Four BR $1,555
2024 Fair Market Rents in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Eau Claire?

Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.

These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:

Unit Size Count of Units Below FMR Percentage of Total Units Below FMR
Studio 293 42 percent
One BR 1,602 59 percent
Two BR 3,367 58 percent
Rental Units Below FMR in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

How many affordable rental units are in Eau Claire?

There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Eau Claire, Wisconsin including the following:

Federal Program Unit Count
Low Income Housing Tax Credit
Public Housing
Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance
Section 811 Supportive Housing for Persons with Disabilities
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.

Income Based Apartments in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Eau Claire features 763 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.

Low Rent Apartments in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

There are 452 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Eau Claire.

Housing Choice Vouchers in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Eau Claire landlords $400 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $400 towards rent in Eau Claire.

The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Eau Claire, Wisconsin for a two-bedroom apartment is between $935 and $1,143.

Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.

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