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Highlights
- White cabinets
- Dishwasher
- Private patio or balcony
- Air conditioning
- Off-street parking
- Ceiling fans
Location
1101 S 50th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401, USA
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Property Overview
Mountain Crest is a highly rated community with an overall Zumper Expert Rating of 8.3/10 and standout 9/10 scores for price, amenities, and location, indicating strong value and everyday convenience. Renters benefit from features like a dishwasher, white cabinets, air conditioning, ceiling fans, private patios or balconies, and off-street parking, plus a grocery store next door. With extensive listing details, 50 photos, strong value per square foot, and an 8/10 trustworthiness score, it offers a clear and confident renting choice.
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.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- More space
Great for
Eco living
Social life
Floor plans
| 1 Bed 1 Bath Lower w/1 Car Garage | 1 bed | 1 bath | 610 sqft | $899 /mo | 1 unit available | Welcome to the beautiful Mountain Crest Apartments in Wausau, WI. Our apartments offer a peaceful, friendly, and village living experience. Wausau offers an abundance of entertainment for its residents including parks, shopping, high quality restaurants, and an exciting night life. Located just minutes from highways 29 and 51 traveling is made easy, and residents have access to grocery and medical facilities. All of our apartments feature a spacious bedroom(s), living room, and bathroom. These are luxury apartments with walk in closets, spacious kitchens with lots of white cabinets, ceramic tiles, ceiling fans, and a great view of Rib Mountain located in a quiet secluded area just minutes from downtown. Each unit features deluxe appliances including a dishwasher, range, refrigerator, and air conditioning. Never worry about parking with your one car garage and off-street parking that is available. Mountain Crest Apartments are secured with a locked lobby and intercom to ensure you and your belongings are kept safe. A professional and caring staff plus emergency maintenance is available to residents, ensuring that you always have time to experience the comfort and beauty of your Mountain Crest Apartments home. |
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Amenities for Mountain Crest
Apartment Amenities
| Balcony | Heat Included |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Range |
| Refrigerator |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 48 |
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About Mountain Crest
Welcome to the beautiful Mountain Crest Apartments in Wausau, WI. Our apartments offer a peaceful, friendly, and village living experience. Wausau offers an abundance of entertainment for its residents including parks, shopping, high quality restaurants, and an exciting night life. Located just minutes from highways 29 and 51 traveling is made easy, and residents have access to grocery and medical facilities. All of our apartments feature a spacious bedroom(s), living room, and bathroom. These are luxury apartments with walk in closets, spacious kitchens with lots of white cabinets, ceramic tiles, ceiling fans, and a great view of Rib Mountain located in a quiet secluded area just minutes from downtown. Each unit features deluxe appliances including a dishwasher, range, refrigerator, and air conditioning. Never worry about parking with your one car garage and off-street parking that is available. Mountain Crest Apartments are secured with a locked lobby and intercom to ensure you and your belongings are kept safe. A professional and caring staff plus emergency maintenance is available to residents, ensuring that you always have time to experience the comfort and beauty of your Mountain Crest Apartments home.
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.
7.8
/10
Very GoodMountain Crest is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Location 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.
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, Mountain Crest is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
Amenities·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, Mountain Crest is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Mountain Crest 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 Mountain Crest 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.
Mountain Crest is great for:
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 Mountain Crest compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Less expensive
- The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 156 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 3 miles away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
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Rent trends in Wausau
1-bedroom apartments at Mountain Crest cost about 10% more than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Wausau.
Median rents as of May 9 2026.
Wausau
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | $1,299 |
| 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 |
| March 2026 | $909 |
| April 2026 | $1,014 |
| May 2026 | $1,062 |
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Can I afford to live at 1101 S 50th Ave?
Bedrooms
1 bedroomRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near Mountain Crest
Stettin Elementary School
109 n 56th ave
wausau, WI, 54401
K-5Public
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Everest Virtual Academy
1699 schofield ave
schofield, WI, 54476
K-12Public
Odyssey Elementary School
4704 camp phillips rd
weston, WI, 54476
K-5Public
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Getting around Wausau near 1101 S 50th Ave
Walking
3/10
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.
Points of interest for 1101 S 50th Ave, Wausau
Groceries
2/10
No grocery stores within walking distance
Shopping
2/10
Few or no shops within walking distance
Cafes
2/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
3/10
Few or no restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
1/10
No elementary schools within a 30-minute walk
High schools
1/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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