Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wausau, WI from $400 (60 Rentals)

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Mountain Crest
from $8991 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Mountain Crest

1121 S 50th AveWausau, WI 54401
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Atrium Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Atrium Lofts

1418 1st StWausau, WI 54403
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1813 N 11th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1813 N 11th Ave

1813 N 11th AveWausau, WI 54401
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1810 N 10th Ave
2 Bedroom Apartments

1810 N 10th Ave

1810 N 10th AveWausau, WI 54401
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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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1819 N 11th Ave
3 Bedroom Apartments

1819 N 11th Ave

1819 N 11th AveWausau, WI 54401
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Brooks Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Brooks Place

635 S 44th AveWausau, WI 54401
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Wausau, WI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Wausau, WI

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Wausau, WI area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Wausau Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Wausau$1,299$4001070
Wausau River District$1,410$4001431

Cheapest Available Wausau Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Wausau, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Landmark Apartments in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood priced from $505. Pioneer Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $575. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wausau apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Landmark Apartments1BR/1BA Income Restrictions1BR,1BA$505
Pioneer Village Apartments1 BD Pioneer Village Complex1BR,1BA$575
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$599
City Walk Senior Apartments for Seniors 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$600
Riverview Towers and Riverview TerraceRiverview Terrace 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$618
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$680
Trolley Quarter FlatsAtrium1BR,1BA$735
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$825

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wausau, WI

As of March 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wausau area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Lower Model at Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes in the in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Wausau 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 apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes3 Bed 1.5 Bath Lower3BR,1.5BA$1.04
407 Grant St, Unit 1407 Grant St1BR,1BA$0.95
Pioneer Village Apartments3 BD Pioneer Village3BR,1BA$0.80
Weston Pines Apartments2 Bedroom Lower 60%2BR,1.5BA$0.89
1326 Schofield Ave, Unit 1326 Schofield Avenue1326 Schofield AveStudio ,1BA$0.50
Water's Edge Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Landmark Apartments2BR/1BA Income Restrictions2BR,1BA$0.80
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$0.96
City Walk Senior Apartments for Seniors 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03
619 McClellan St, Unit 616 McClellan St #7619 McClellan StStudio ,1BA$0.80

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Wausau Overview

If you are looking for a beautiful place to live and work, you might be considering Wausau, Wisconsin. This is a beautiful city located in Marathon County, and it straddles the Wisconsin River. There are lots of people who are looking for apartments in Wausau, Wisconsin. Learn more about Wausau apartments below, and do not forget to rely on someone with local knowledge of the area to help you find your next home. 

Why live in Wausau, WI?

There are plenty of reasons why people choose to live in Wausau, Wisconsin. First, the temperature is cool throughout the year, so it is a great place for people who are looking to escape the heat. Next, the job market in the area is healthy as well. There are several major cities that are not that far away, but there are plenty of great jobs in Wausau as well. Finally, the cost of living is very affordable. When compared to other cities in the country, Wausau is significantly less expensive than the average. As a result, there are lots of people who move to Wausau looking for a way to make a better life for themselves and their families. 

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Getting Around Wausau, WI

Walk Score®

47 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wausau Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Wausau?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Wausau is under $825.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Wausau?

The cheapest apartment in Wausau is Landmark Apartments which is listed at $505, while the average apartment in Wausau costs $1,354.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Wausau?

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 1,424 regular apartments in Wausau 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?

Cheap apartments in Wausau have an average cost of $395 which is $959 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wausau.

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