Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Wausau Neighborhood of Wausau, WI from $500 (30 Rentals)

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Atrium Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atrium Lofts

1418 1st StWausau, WI 54403
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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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Downtown Wausau, Wausau, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Wausau Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Wausau area of Wausau, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace priced from $618. Wausau Columns Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Downtown Wausau apartments for rent in Wausau, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverview Towers and Riverview TerraceRiverview Terrace 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$618
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$826
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$850
Bos Creek Estates1 Bed 1 Bath Upper1BR,1BA$949
The Landmark1 BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,039
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath Upper2BR,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Wausau, WI

As of June 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown 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 Downtown Wausau apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Lower Model at Bos Creek Estates starting at $1,069 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Wausau apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
407 Grant St, Unit 1407 Grant St1BR,1BA$0.95
Bos Creek Estates2 Bed 1.5 Bath Lower2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath Lower2BR,1BA$1.10
1036 S 4th Ave1036 S 4th Ave2BR,1BA$1.06
723 Kickbusch St, Unit Upper723 Kickbusch St2BR,1BA$1.10
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.15
619 Chicago Ave, Unit Upper619 Chicago Ave3BR,1BA$1.36
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Riverview Towers and Riverview TerraceRiverview Towers 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Wausau, Wausau, WI

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Wausau, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Downtown Wausau Neighborhood in Wausau, WI

Walk Score®

85 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

73 / 100

Very Bikeable

Biking is convenient for most trips

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Wausau Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Wausau?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Wausau is under $1,049.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Wausau?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Wausau is Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace which is listed at $618, while the average apartment in Downtown Wausau costs $1,400.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 9 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Wausau?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Wausau have an average cost of $246 which is $1,154 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Wausau.

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