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Atrium Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Atrium Lofts

1418 1st StWausau, WI 54403
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1813 N 11th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1813 N 11th Ave

1813 N 11th AveWausau, WI 54401
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500 E Thomas St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

500 E Thomas St

500 E Thomas StWausau, WI 54403
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1819 N 11th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1819 N 11th Ave

1819 N 11th AveWausau, WI 54401
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1810 N 10th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1810 N 10th Ave

1810 N 10th AveWausau, WI 54401
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Terrace Heights
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Terrace Heights

1321 Townline RdWausau, WI 54403
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Brooks Place
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brooks Place

635 S 44th AveWausau, WI 54401
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Wausau, WI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wausau, WI

Pricing Updated: 01/07/2026

Current 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:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Wausau River District$2,214$618165
Downtown Wausau$2,617$618163

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverview Towers and Riverview TerraceRiverview Terrace 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$618
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
Pioneer Village Apartments2 BD Pioneer Village Complex2BR,1BA$730
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$826
Trolley Quarter Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$840
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$875
Oak Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$875
Water's Edge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Mountain CrestWINTER SPECIAL -FIRST MONTH FREE! $299.00 Secur...1BR,1BA$899
The Landmark1 BR 1BA1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wausau, WI

As of January 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wausau area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3B60-TH Model at Elementary School Apartments in the starting from $1,135. The second greatest value Wausau apartment is the Summitt Model at Winding Ridge Estates starting at $1,375 with a $1.14 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Wausau apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elementary School Apartments3B60-TH3BR,2BA$0.70
Winding Ridge EstatesSummitt2BR,2BA$1.14
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath lower2BR,1BA$1.09
River Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Metro Center Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath upper2BR,1BA$1.12
Pioneer Village Apartments2 BD Pioneer Village Complex2BR,1BA$0.79
Mountain View ApartmentsOne Bedroom lower no dog1BR,1BA$1.11
Oak Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Trolley Quarter Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
The Landmark1 BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.18

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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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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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 $925.

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 $2,415.

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 18 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 $106 which is $2,309 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wausau.

Expert Rental Resources

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!