Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wausau River District Wausau, WI from $500 (22 Rentals)

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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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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. Kannenberg Plaza has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $826. 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
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$826
Trolley Quarter Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$840
Island Place Apartments - On the River1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wausau River District, WI

As of January 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wausau River District area is the $1.21 price per square foot 2BD2BA-L Model at Towering Pines in the in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood starting from $1,380. The second greatest value Wausau River District apartment is the Manitowish Waters (4 units) Model at The Apartments at Riverlife starting at $1,780 with a $1.69 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.
Towering Pines2BD2BA-L2BR,2BA$1.21
The Apartments at RiverlifeManitowish Waters (4 units)2BR,2BA$1.69
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath lower2BR,1BA$1.09
Trolley Quarter Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
The Landmark1 BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1.18
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
Water's Edge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.24
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.48
Island Place Apartments - On the River1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.54
Riverview Towers and Riverview TerraceRiverview Towers 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.40

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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 $1,050.

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 $2,214.

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 10 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 $106 which is $2,108 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wausau River District.

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