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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. Wausau Columns Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. 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
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
Island Place Apartments - On the River1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$875
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$920

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wausau River District, WI

As of October 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wausau River District area is the $1.01 price per square foot 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Upper Model at Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes in the in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood starting from $1,319. The second greatest value Wausau River District apartment is the 2BD2BA-L Model at Towering Pines starting at $1,380 with a $1.21 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.
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes3 Bed 1.5 Bath Upper3BR,1.5BA$1.01
Towering Pines2BD2BA-L2BR,2BA$1.21
407 Grant St, Unit 1407 Grant StStudio ,1BA$0.95
The Apartments at RiverlifeManitowish Waters (4 units)2BR,2BA$1.67
Bos Creek Estates2 Bed 1.5 Bath Lower2BR,1.5BA$1.06
The Landmark2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$1.64
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
Riverview Towers and Riverview TerraceRiverview Towers 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.40

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Wausau River District, Wausau, WI

Ranked #1

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the Wausau River District Neighborhood in Wausau, WI

Walk Score®

75 / 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 Wausau River District Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wausau River District?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wausau River District is at bantr Wausau listed at $1,199.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wausau River District Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wausau River District Apartment is $618 at Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wausau River District Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wausau River District is starting from $699 at Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace.

What is the most affordable Wausau River District Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Wausau River District Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bos Creek Estates and starts from $1,299.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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