Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wausau River District Wausau, WI from $500 (35 Rentals)

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831 McIntosh St, Unit A
$1,100
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2 Bedroom Apartment Available Sep 1

831 McIntosh St, Unit A

831 McIntosh StWausau, WI 54403
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$1,100

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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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938 S 1st Ave Apt A, Unit B

938 S 1st Ave Apt A
WausauWI54401

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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
Trolley Quarter Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975
Foundry on 3rdA1MStudio,1BA$1,050
bantr WausauUnfurnished StudioStudio,1BA$1,249
Towering Pines2BD2BA-L2BR,2BA$1,280

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wausau River District, WI

As of August 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wausau River District area is the $1.12 price per square foot 2BD2BA-L Model at Towering Pines in the in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood starting from $1,280. The second greatest value Wausau River District apartment is the 1 Bedroom Model at Trolley Quarter Flats starting at $900 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.
Towering Pines2BD2BA-L2BR,2BA$1.12
Trolley Quarter Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.00
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
bantr WausauFurnished StudioStudio ,1BA$2.60
Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.27
Foundry on 3rdA1Studio ,1BA$2.98
1711 N 3rd St1711 N 3rd St1BR,1BA$3.11

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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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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 $1,280.

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

The cheapest apartment in Wausau River District is Diamonds Edge which is listed at $645, while the average apartment in Wausau River District costs $1,385.

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 7 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 $318 which is $1,067 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wausau River District.

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