
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Wausau River District Wausau, WI from $600 (21 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Wausau River District area of Wausau.


Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace

122 S 2nd Ave

Island Place Apartments - On the River

Water's Edge Apartments

507 Hamilton St
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Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes

118 N 2nd Ave

214 Maple St

511 Franklin St, Unit 8 - Galactic

The Landmark
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Wausau River District, Wausau, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wausau River District?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Wausau River District Studio Apartments | $1,098 | $895 | $1,200 |
Wausau River District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,189 | $600 | $2,870 |
Wausau River District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,525 | $699 | $3,250 |
Wausau River District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,196 | $1,299 | $3,399 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Wausau River District Neighborhood of Wausau, WI.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace | Riverview Terrace 1 Bedroom 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $618 |
Kannenberg Plaza | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $826 |
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upper | 1BR,1BA | $929 |
Water's Edge Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
The Landmark | 1 BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,039 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wausau River District, WI
As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Wausau River District area is the $0.95 price per square foot 407 Grant St Model at 407 Grant St, Unit 1 in the in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood starting from $1,050. The second greatest value Wausau River District apartment is the Minocqua (4 Units) Model at The Apartments at Riverlife starting at $1,935 with a $1.82 price per square foot in the Wausau River District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wausau River District apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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407 Grant St, Unit 1 | 407 Grant St | 1BR,1BA | $0.95 |
The Apartments at Riverlife | Minocqua (4 Units) | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
Bos Creek Estates | 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Upper | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.02 |
Water's Edge Apartments | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.05 |
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upper | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
The Landmark | 2BR 1BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Mountain Lane Apartments | 1BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
Kannenberg Plaza | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.36 |
Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace | Riverview Towers 2 Bedroom 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
bantr Wausau | Furnished Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.40 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
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
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- 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 $1,935.
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 $2,012.
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 $261 which is $1,751 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Wausau River District.
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