Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wausau River District Wausau, WI from $600 (23 Rentals)

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Wausau River District, Wausau, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Wausau River District Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Wausau River District area of Wausau, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace priced from $618. Diamonds Edge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here are the most affordable Wausau River District apartments for rent in Wausau, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverview Towers and Riverview TerraceRiverview Terrace 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$618
Diamonds Edge1 bd Upper1BR,1BA$645
City Walk Senior Apartments for Seniors 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
The Landmark1 BR 1BA1BR,1BA$800

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wausau River District, WI

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wausau River District area is the $1.36 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Unfurnished Model at The Apartments at Corporate Cove in the in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood starting from $1,450. The second greatest value Wausau River District apartment is the 2bed 1 bath lower Model at Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes starting at $1,049 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wausau River District apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Apartments at Corporate Cove2 Bedroom Unfurnished2BR,2BA$1.36
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes2bed 1 bath lower2BR,1BA$1.00
Towering Pines1BD1BA - U1BR,1BA$1.40
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
320 Washington St, Unit Apartment 2320 Washington StStudio ,1BA$1.38
Westside CommonsThe Commons1BR,1BA$1.55
Diamonds Edge1 bd Upper1BR,1BA$1.06
City Walk Senior Apartments for Seniors 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Riverview Towers and Riverview TerraceRiverview Towers 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.40

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Wausau River District, Wausau, WI

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Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wausau River District Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wausau River District?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wausau River District is under $950.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wausau River District?

The cheapest apartment in Wausau River District is Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace which is listed at $618, while the average apartment in Wausau River District costs $2,189.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wausau River District?

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 23 regular apartments in Wausau River District 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 River District?

Cheap apartments in Wausau River District have an average cost of $286 which is $1,903 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wausau River District.

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