Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Average rent in
Wausau, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on October 29, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Wausau rent stands today
Wausau, WI rent rose 15.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,150/month. Renters today are paying $155 more per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Wausau rent is 39.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. This positions Wausau as a lower-cost option for renters compared to many other markets.
Price ranges
Studios in Wausau have a median rent of $1,245/month, 1-bedrooms $975/month, 2-bedrooms $1,095/month, 3-bedrooms $1,775/month, and 4+ bedrooms $1,650/month. Apartments comprise 80.3% of total rentals, reflecting the dominant inventory type.
Median rent
Median rent in Wausau
$1,150/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Wausau is $1,150 per month as of October 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wausau
80
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wausau rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wausau, WI
Average rent prices in Wausau have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $1,100, whereas a house costs $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Wausau run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,075.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,245 | No Change | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $975 | 16% | 24% | |
2 bedroom | $1,095 | 7% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,775 | 3% | 29% | |
4 bedroom | $1,650 | 15% | 14% |
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 | $1,100 | 10% | 18% | |
Condos | $2,000 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,595 | 14% | 23% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,245
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$975
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
24%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,095
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,775
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
29%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
14%
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
$1,100
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
18%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Houses
Average rent
$1,595
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
23%
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
39%lower than the national median
46%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wausau, WI is 12% higher than the median rent in Antigo, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,025
3%$959
7%$1,250
4%$930
2%$1,445
50%$1,350
8%$1,297
$1,125
13%$1,350
38%$1,150
1%$1,705
6%$1,050
10%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
5d+ ago
1331 1/2 N 5th St, Wausau, WI 54403
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
8h ago
325 N 3rd Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1015 Grand Ave, Wausau, WI 54403
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
805 S 3rd Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
2 beds
1 bath
$795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wausau
1720 Us Highway 51 N, Wausau, WI 54401
Studio
0 baths
$9,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
1d ago
1520 Elm St, Wausau, WI 54401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$3,399
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
205 Short St, Wausau, WI 54403
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,850–$2,450
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
215 N 3rd St, Wausau, WI 54403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$2,449
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1016 Grand Ave, Wausau, WI 54403
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
909 Washington St, Wausau, WI 54403
3 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
16 Fulton St, Wausau, WI 54403
3 beds
2 baths
$2,275
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
400 River Dr, Wausau, WI 54403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$870–$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
601 S 56th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,145
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
400 River Dr, Wausau, WI 54403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$870–$1,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
716 Washington St, Wausau, WI 54403
3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,195
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
803 Grand Ave, Wausau, WI 54403
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
1520 Elm St, Wausau, WI 54401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$3,399
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
11m ago
Apartment for rent in Wausau
3633 N 6th St #10, Wausau, WI 54403
2 beds
1 bath
$804
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 5
7h ago
110 Adrian St, Wausau, WI 54401
1 bed
1 bath
$895
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
8h ago
325 N 3rd Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Price droppedFees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
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 $1,150 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wausau?
Average rent prices in Wausau have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
How does Wausau rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wausau is 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 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 $46,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Wausau?
September offers the lowest rents in Wausau, with approximately 22% savings compared to February when rents peak.
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).