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Highlights

  • Dishwasher
  • White cabinets
  • Air conditioning
  • Private patio or balcony
  • Off-street parking
  • Ceiling fans

Location

1101 South 50th Avenue, Wausau, Wisconsin 54401, United States
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Management

Northern Management, LLC

Leasing office

(715) 305-9682

Property Overview

Mountain Crest features a notable expert rating of 8.6 out of 10, alongside excellent scores for price, amenities, and location, highlighting its competitive value. With 50 photos available, potential renters can gain a clear view of the property, fostering transparency. This property thrives in a vibrant neighborhood with accessible transit options and parks, contributing to an engaging social life and promoting environmental sustainability.

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

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Mountain Crest is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Mountain Crest has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Dishwasher
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Eco living
  • Social life

Floor plans

1 Bed 1 Bath Upper w/1 Car Garage1 bed1 bath640 sqft$899 /mo1 unit availableWelcome 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, ceramic tiles, ceiling fans, and a great view of Rib Mountain that you can enjoy from your private patio or balcony. Each unit features deluxe appliances including a dishwasher, range, refrigerator, and air conditioning. Never worry about parking with your reserved 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.
WINTER SPECIAL -FIRST MONTH FREE! $299.00 Security Deposit For Qualified Applicants1 bed1 bath610 sqft$899 /mo1 unit available
WINTER SPECIAL -FIRST MONTH FREE! $299.00 Security Deposit For Qualified Applicants2 bed1 bath1,001 sqft$1,099 /mo1 unit available
2 Bed 1 Bath Lower w/2 Car Garage2 bed1 bath1,001 sqft$1,099 /mo1 unit availableWelcome 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, ceramic tiles, ceiling fans, and a great view of Rib Mountain that you can enjoy from your private patio or balcony. Each unit features deluxe appliances including a dishwasher, range, refrigerator, and air conditioning. Never worry about parking with your reserved 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.
2 Bed 1 Bath Upper w/2 Car Garage2 bed1 bath1,010 sqft$1,099 /mo1 unit availableWelcome 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, ceramic tiles, ceiling fans, and a great view of Rib Mountain that you can enjoy from your private patio or balcony. Each unit features deluxe appliances including a dishwasher, range, refrigerator, and air conditioning. Never worry about parking with your reserved 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

BalconyHeat Included

Appliances

DishwasherRange
Refrigerator
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One-time. Refundable.

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About Mountain Crest

HomeApartments in Wausau 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, ceramic tiles, ceiling fans, and a great view of Rib Mountain that you can enjoy from your private patio or balcony. Each unit features deluxe appliances including a dishwasher, range, refrigerator, and air conditioning. Never worry about parking with your reserved 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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, Mountain Crest is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Mountain Crest has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Mountain Crest
Price·9A 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.
Mountain Crest stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
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.
Mountain Crest goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including balcony. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Mountain Crest 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.
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:

Eco living

  • Public transit available nearby
  • You can get around by foot in this area
  • 1 park within a mile

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • The area has transit options

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

More space
The 1-bedroom is 101 sqft larger than other listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 206 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Outdoor space
Easy access to the outdoors

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 3 miles away

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Rent trends in Wausau

1-bedroom apartments here are priced 13% higher than 1-bedrooms in Wausau.

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at Mountain Crest to be 10% more than the average for similarly sized apartments in Wausau.

Median rents as of Dec 6 2025.
Wausau
A table of studio rental data trends in Wausau
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,183
January 2024$1,211
February 2024$812
March 2024$930
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$1,150

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Bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

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With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $35,960 annually to afford this 1-bedroom median monthly rent price of $899.
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Schools near Mountain Crest

Stettin Elementary School

109 n 56th ave

wausau, WI, 54401

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Getting around Wausau near 1101 South 50th Avenue

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 South 50th Avenue, 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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