Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Average rent in
Wausau, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on June 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Wausau, WI rent rose 10.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,099/month. Despite a recent month-to-month decline of 1.4%, renters are paying $120 more per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Wausau rents run 43.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 103 total rentals.
Price ranges
Rent in Wausau varies widely by bedroom count, from $825/month for 1-bed units to $3,200/month for 4+ bedrooms, with studios at $938/month and 3-bedrooms around $1,400/month.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Wausau, WI rose by 114.0% year over year, far outpacing the citywide increase of 10.4%. This segment's growth shows a distinct trend compared to other bedroom tiers.
Median rent
Median rent in Wausau
$1,099/mo
10%vs previous year
The average rent in Wausau is $1,099 per month as of June 2026. This is 44% below the national average rent, or $851 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wausau
103
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wausau rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wausau, WI
Average rent prices in Wausau have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Wausau, WI
Rent prices in Wausau vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wausau is $995, whereas a house costs $1,497. 1-bedroom apartments in Wausau run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $995.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $937 |  9% | 25% | |
1 bedroom | $825 | 1% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $997 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | 3% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $3,200 | 7% | 98% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Wausau, WI.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $995 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,375 | 10% | - | |
Houses | $1,497 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$937
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
25%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$997
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,200
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
98%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Wausau, WI.
Apartments
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,375
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$1,497
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Wausau, WI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Wausau, WI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Wausau and Antigo by all bedroom counts and property types.
Wausau
44%lower than the national median
51%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wausau, WI is 16% higher than the median rent in Antigo, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$950
5%$899
8%$1,219
1%$965
5%$1,125
84%$1,250
9%$1,300
2%$1,100
11%$975
2%$1,200
4%$1,025
82%$995
18%Cost of living in Wausau, WI
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 2% lower |
| Groceries | 1% lower |
| Health | 2% higher |
| Housing | 19% lower |
| Transportation | 3% lower |
| Utilities | 4% higher |
Discover rentals in Wausau, WI
3d ago
629 Park Ave, Wausau, WI 54403
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
733 S 6th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
3d ago
717 Jackson St, Wausau, WI 54403
3 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
324 N 3rd Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1520 Elm St, Wausau, WI 54401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,249–$3,399
Apartment for rent
4d ago
16 Fulton St, Wausau, WI 54403
3 beds
2–3 baths
$2,275–$3,150
Apartment for rent
2d ago
205 Short St, Wausau, WI 54403
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,850–$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wausau
3 beds
3 baths
$2,450
House for rent
2d ago
400 River Dr, Wausau, WI 54403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,010–$1,200
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1016 Grand Ave, Wausau, WI 54403
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
4d ago
519 Steuben St, Wausau, WI 54403
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$600–$850
Apartment for rent
4d ago
16 Fulton St, Wausau, WI 54403
3 beds
2–3 baths
$2,275–$3,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
601 S 56th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,045
Apartment for rent
4d ago
519 Steuben St, Wausau, WI 54403
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$600–$850
Apartment for rent
2d ago
706 Fulton St, Wausau, WI 54403
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$995–$1,397
Apartment for rent
2d ago
908 S 6th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
1 bed
1 bath
$700
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1520 Elm St, Wausau, WI 54401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,249–$3,399
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1019 Stark St, Wausau, WI 54403
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1220 Townline Rd, Wausau, WI 54403
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1305 Merrill Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
1 bed
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Wausau, WI
Quick answers to common questions about the Wausau rental market.
How much is rent in Wausau?
The average rent in Wausau is $1,099 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wausau?
Average rent prices in Wausau have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.
How does Wausau rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wausau is 44% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $851 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Wausau?
To comfortably afford rent in Wausau, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Wausau?
Wausau's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $830 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,000 per month. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's available inventory.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).