Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wausau River District Wausau, WI from $600 (25 Rentals)

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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. 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
Island Place Apartments - On the River1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$845
Water's Edge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Bos Creek Estates1 Bed 1 Bath Upper1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wausau River District, WI

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wausau River District area is the $1.47 price per square foot Villa Model at Rib Mountain Inn in the in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Wausau River District apartment is the 407 Grant St Model at 407 Grant St, Unit 1 starting at $1,050 with a $0.95 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.
Rib Mountain InnVilla2BR,3BA$1.47
407 Grant St, Unit 1407 Grant St1BR,1BA$0.95
Bos Creek Estates2 Bed 1.5 Bath Lower2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath Lower2BR,1BA$1.10
The Apartments at RiverlifeLone Rock (16 Units)1BR,1.5BA$1.57
The Landmark2BR 1BA2BR,1BA$1.64
Water's Edge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.24
Mountain Lane Apartments1BR1BR,1BA$1.81
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36
Riverview Towers and Riverview TerraceRiverview Towers 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.40

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Wausau River District, Wausau, WI

Ranked #1

Among neighborhoods in Wausau, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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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 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 $1,100.

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 $2,199.

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 9 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 $214 which is $1,985 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wausau River District.

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