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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Off-street parking
  • No smoking
  • Huge living room
  • Large eat-in kitchen
  • Large coat closet
  • Updated 3-bedroom apartment

Location

1704 Merrill Ave, Wausau, WI 54401, USA
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Management

Holster Management, Inc.

Leasing office

(717) 527-5925

Property Overview

1704 Merrill Avenue demonstrates a strong Zumper Expert Rating, indicating a favorable market position. The property offers several advantages, including convenient location and attractive amenities, making it appealing for prospective renters. Notable features enhance its desirability, contributing to a well-rounded option in the current real estate market.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

7.4
Very Good
1704 Merrill Avenue is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

3BR/1.0BA3 bed1 bath1,208 sqft$1,050 /mo1 unit available1704 1/2 Merrill Avenue - $1,050/month plus utilities. Updated 3-bedroom upper apartment on the entire second floor of the duplex. Floorplan includes a large eat-in kitchen with plenty of cabinets and counter-top space, huge living room, one medium sized bedroom, two smaller sized bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a large coat closet at the top of the stairs. Off-street parking is included. This property is across from Subway & Briq's on Merrill Avenue and is walking distance to Wausau West High School. Cats and dogs are considered (No Aggressive breeds). For pets the rent is an additional $40/month/pet and there is a one-time non-refundable pet fee of $200 and an additional $200 added to the security deposit. No smoking. Available immediately. To set up an appointment, please complete the following 3 steps: 1) Fill out a guest card with your contact information by clicking the "Contact Us" button and then fill out the information. If the website that you found our ad on does not have a "Contact Us" button please go to the property page of our website at the following link to find the button: https holstermanagement appfolio com listings detail 6a16b3b6-a5f6-46d6-ae23-c6deda39f361 2) After completing the guest card, you will receive an email with a link to our rental inquiry form which goes through our pre-screening questions. Please complete that form. If you cannot find the link you may use the following: http www holstermanagement com rental%20inquiry html 3) Please text us at 717-527-5925 to request a showing. For questions, call or text Tom at 717-527-5925. Do not complete a paid application until you have communicated with our office. Here is a link to a free application and from that we can complete most of the application process for free (Statewide background check, Income verification, & reference check): http holstermanagement com rental%20application html Once those are approved we will have you complete the paid portion (credit check and nationwide background check). By doing the free application first it will save you the application fee if you do not pass one of the free checks or if we have an approved application already.

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Amenities for 1704 Merrill Avenue

Appliances

Electric RangeRange
Refrigerator

Building

Cats OKDogs OK

Grounds

Off-Street Parking

Services

Garbage Pickup
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
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About 1704 Merrill Avenue

HomeApartments in Wausau 1704 Merrill Avenue

1704 1/2 Merrill Avenue - $1,050/month plus utilities. Updated 3-bedroom upper apartment on the entire second floor of the duplex. Floorplan includes a large eat-in kitchen with plenty of cabinets and counter-top space, huge living room, one medium sized bedroom, two smaller sized bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a large coat closet at the top of the stairs. Off-street parking is included. This property is across from Subway & Briq's on Merrill Avenue and is walking distance to Wausau West High School. Cats and dogs are considered (No Aggressive breeds). For pets the rent is an additional $40/month/pet and there is a one-time non-refundable pet fee of $200 and an additional $200 added to the security deposit. No smoking. Available immediately. To set up an appointment, please complete the following 3 steps: 1) Fill out a guest card with your contact information by clicking the "Contact Us" button and then fill out the information. If the website that you found our ad on does not have a "Contact Us" button please go to the property page of our website at the following link to find the button: https holstermanagement appfolio com listings detail 6a16b3b6-a5f6-46d6-ae23-c6deda39f361 2) After completing the guest card, you will receive an email with a link to our rental inquiry form which goes through our pre-screening questions. Please complete that form. If you cannot find the link you may use the following: http www holstermanagement com rental%20inquiry html 3) Please text us at 717-527-5925 to request a showing. For questions, call or text Tom at 717-527-5925. Do not complete a paid application until you have communicated with our office. Here is a link to a free application and from that we can complete most of the application process for free (Statewide background check, Income verification, & reference check): http holstermanagement com rental%20application html Once those are approved we will have you complete the paid portion (credit check and nationwide background check). By doing the free application first it will save you the application fee if you do not pass one of the free checks or if we have an approved application already.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
7.4
/10
Very Good
1704 Merrill Avenue is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated 1704 Merrill Avenue
Price·6A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
1704 Merrill Avenue is priced lower than the median price per bedroom for the area. While it may be more affordable, there may also be trade-offs in terms of amenities or quality compared to similar listings nearby. It caters to those seeking cost savings, albeit with some compromises.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
1704 Merrill Avenue goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 1704 Merrill Avenue receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
1704 Merrill Avenue is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 1704 Merrill Avenue does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

1704 Merrill Avenue is great for:

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • 2 pet hospitals in the area
  • 3 pet grooming services nearby
  • 4 pet supply stores near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 1704 Merrill Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Wausau

3-bedroom apartments at 1704 Merrill Avenue cost about 22% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Wausau.

Median rents as of Feb 21 2026.
Wausau
A table of studio rental data trends in Wausau
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$988
April 2024$1,243
May 2024$1,332
June 2024$1,480
July 2024$1,262
August 2024$1,219
September 2024$515
October 2024$515
November 2024$609
December 2024$837
January 2025$793
February 2025$792
March 2025$1,095
April 2025$1,406
May 2025$1,200
June 2025$900
July 2025$829
August 2025$1,150
September 2025$1,080
October 2025$1,228
November 2025$1,199
December 2025$1,112
January 2026$1,100
February 2026$1,100

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$42,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $42,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,050.
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Schools near 1704 Merrill Avenue

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

500 w randolph st

wausau, WI, 54401

PK, K-5Public
B

Odyssey Elementary School

4704 camp phillips rd

weston, WI, 54476

K-5Public
A-

Everest Virtual Academy

1699 schofield ave

schofield, WI, 54476

K-12Public
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Getting around Wausau near 1704 Merrill Ave

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 1704 Merrill Ave, Wausau

Groceries

1/10
Closest supermarket further than a 30-minute walk

Shopping

2/10
Some shops within walking distance

Cafes

2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Nightlife

2/10
Some bars within walking distance

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