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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 Diamonds Edge priced from $645. 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
Diamonds Edge1 bd Upper1BR,1BA$645
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
The Landmark1 BR 1BA1BR,1BA$800
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$875
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$920
Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Trolley Quarter Flats2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,000
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes2bed 1 bath lower2BR,1BA$1,049
Foundry on 3rd PH 1, LLC0:1Studio,1BA$1,050
Island Place ApartmentsCORPORATE 0B 1b Studio FurnishedStudio,1BA$1,200

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wausau River District, WI

As of June 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wausau River District area is the $1.66 price per square foot St. Germain (3 units) Model at The Apartments at Riverlife in the in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood starting from $3,050. The second greatest value Wausau River District apartment is the 311 N 3rd Ave Model at 311 N 3rd Ave, Unit Two bedroom available starting at $1,550 with a $1.11 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 RiverlifeSt. Germain (3 units)3BR,3BA$1.66
311 N 3rd Ave, Unit Two bedroom available311 N 3rd Ave2BR,1BA$1.11
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes2bed 1 bath lower2BR,1BA$1.00
Trolley Quarter Flats2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.04
The Landmark2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$1.80
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
Diamonds Edge1 bd Upper1BR,1BA$1.06
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65
Foundry on 3rd PH 1, LLC0:1Studio ,1BA$2.03

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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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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 Foundry on 3rd PH 1, LLC listed at $1,050.

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 $645 at Diamonds Edge.

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 $1,000 at Trolley Quarter Flats.

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 Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8th and starts from $1,849.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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