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Wausau, WI Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent a home in Wausau?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,432 | $825 | $2,780 |
| Wausau 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,599 | $1,050 | $2,780 |
| Wausau 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,748 | $1,200 | $2,680 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wausau, WI
Pricing Updated: 08/07/2026Current apartment rentals in the Wausau, WI area range in price from $545 to $3,555 with an overall median price of $1,395. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wausau Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wausau River District | $1,395 | $545 | 88 |
| Downtown Wausau | $1,396 | $545 | 87 |
Cheapest Available Wausau Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in Wausau, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Diamonds Edge in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood priced from $645. Pioneer Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wausau apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamonds Edge | 1 bd Upper | 1BR,1BA | $645 |
| Pioneer Village Apartments | 1 BD Pioneer Village Complex | 1BR,1BA | $675 |
| The 4111 | Efficiency | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| Wausau Columns Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $720 |
| The Landmark | 1 BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $800 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wausau, WI
As of August 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wausau area is the $1.12 price per square foot 2BD2BA-L Model at Towering Pines in the in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood starting from $1,280. The second greatest value Wausau apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Model at Terrace Heights starting at $1,013 with a $0.94 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towering Pines | 2BD2BA-L | 2BR,2BA | $1.12 |
| Terrace Heights | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $0.94 |
| Weston Pines | 2 Bedroom Lower 60% | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.89 |
| Water's Edge Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.08 |
| Metro Center Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath Lower | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Trolley Quarter Flats | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.00 |
| Oak Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.06 |
| Pioneer Village Apartments | 1 BD Pioneer Village Complex | 1BR,1BA | $0.91 |
| Ross Avenue Apartments | One Bed | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Diamonds Edge | 1 bd Upper | 1BR,1BA | $1.06 |
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What type of rentals are currently available in Wausau?
There are currently 169 Apartments for Rent in Wausau, WI with pricing that ranges from $545 to $3,555. There are also 43 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Wausau ranging from $825 to $2,780.
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Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Wausau ranges from $825 to $2,780 with an average monthly rent of $1,529.
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Hindsight is 20/20. Live and Learn. With age comes wisdom. We’re familiar with all those expressions, and all of them apply to lessons first-time renters learn.
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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.