
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wausau, WI from $400 (79 Rentals)
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915 S 4th Ave

City Walk Senior Apartments for Seniors 55+

Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace

The 4111

702 Jackson St

Wausau East Townhomes

701 Scott St

1201 Cleveland Ave
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316 N 1st Ave

309 Garfield Ave

204 S 6th Ave

Wausau Columns Apartments

1598 N 3rd Ave

930 S 4th Ave

715 Jackson St

914 Jefferson St

118 N 2nd Ave

1339 Grand Ave
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803 Grand Ave

136 Edwards St

1709 N 2nd St

1115 S 8th Ave

629 Scott St

1036 S 4th Ave
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1320 N 3rd Street

834 S 3rd Ave

Sherman Oaks Apartments

726 Park Ave

619 Chicago Ave, Unit Upper

619 Chicago Ave
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2306 N 6th St

214 Maple St

614 Humboldt Ave

709 Henrietta St

221 N 3rd Ave
Wausau, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wausau?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Wausau Studio Apartments | $1,135 | $500 | $1,695 |
Cheap Wausau 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,188 | $575 | $2,870 |
Cheap Wausau 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,298 | $669 | $3,250 |
Cheap Wausau 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,715 | $795 | $3,399 |
Cheap Wausau 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,295 | $1,295 | $1,295 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wausau, WI
Pricing Updated: 07/02/2025Current apartment rentals in the Wausau, WI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wausau Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Wausau | $1,400 | $600 | 45 |
Wausau River District | $1,400 | $600 | 49 |
Cheapest Available Wausau Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Wausau, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood priced from $618. Wausau Columns Apartments in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wausau apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace | Riverview Terrace 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $618 |
Wausau Columns Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
Pioneer Village Apartments | 2 BD Pioneer Village Complex | 2BR,1BA | $730 |
Kannenberg Plaza | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $826 |
Trolley Quarter Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $840 |
Ross Avenue Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
Oak Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $875 |
Weston Pines Apartments | 2 Bedroom Upper 60% | 2BR,1BA | $895 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wausau, WI
As of July 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wausau area is the $0.95 price per square foot 407 Grant St Model at 407 Grant St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Wausau apartment is the 2 Bedroom Lower 60% Model at Weston Pines Apartments starting at $895 with a $0.89 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Wausau apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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407 Grant St, Unit 1 | 407 Grant St | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
Weston Pines Apartments | 2 Bedroom Lower 60% | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.89 |
Bos Creek Estates | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Lower | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
1326 Schofield Ave, Unit 1326 Schofield Avenue | 1326 Schofield Ave | Studio ,1BA | $0.50 |
Water's Edge Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1 Bath Lower | 2BR,1BA | $1.10 |
Pioneer Village Apartments | 2 BD Pioneer Village Complex | 2BR,1BA | $0.79 |
Oak Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
Trolley Quarter Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
1036 S 4th Ave | 1036 S 4th Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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Wausau Overview
If you are looking for a beautiful place to live and work, you might be considering Wausau, Wisconsin. This is a beautiful city located in Marathon County, and it straddles the Wisconsin River. There are lots of people who are looking for apartments in Wausau, Wisconsin. Learn more about Wausau apartments below, and do not forget to rely on someone with local knowledge of the area to help you find your next home.
Why live in Wausau, WI?
There are plenty of reasons why people choose to live in Wausau, Wisconsin. First, the temperature is cool throughout the year, so it is a great place for people who are looking to escape the heat. Next, the job market in the area is healthy as well. There are several major cities that are not that far away, but there are plenty of great jobs in Wausau as well. Finally, the cost of living is very affordable. When compared to other cities in the country, Wausau is significantly less expensive than the average. As a result, there are lots of people who move to Wausau looking for a way to make a better life for themselves and their families.
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Getting Around Wausau, WI
Walk Score®
47 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
56 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wausau Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Wausau?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wausau is under $895.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wausau?
The cheapest apartment in Wausau is Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace which is listed at $618, while the average apartment in Wausau costs $1,400.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wausau?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 20 regular apartments in Wausau that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Wausau?
Cheap apartments in Wausau have an average cost of $261 which is $1,139 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wausau.
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