Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Wausau, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Wausau rent stands today
Wausau, WI rent rose 13.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,099/month. Renters today are paying $101 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the recent peak of $1,150/month from February 2025.
Compared to national trends
Wausau is 42.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, reflecting its position as a smaller market with a total rental inventory of 92 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Wausau run around $1,172/month, 1-bedrooms around $910/month, and 2-bedrooms around $995/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,395/month. Apartments make up 85% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 4+ bedroom segment in Wausau fell 6.7% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise of 13.9%. This decline contrasts with growth in smaller bedroom tiers and shows varied trends within the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Wausau
$1,099/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Wausau is $1,099 per month as of September 2026. This is 42% below the national average rent, or $801 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wausau
92
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Wausau rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Wausau, WI
Average rent prices in Wausau have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% 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 $1,050, whereas a house costs $1,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Wausau run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $950.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,172 | 2% |  11% | |
1 bedroom | $910 | 2% | 34% | |
2 bedroom | $995 | 4% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $1,500 | 5% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $1,395 | No Change | 2% |
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 | $1,050 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $925 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,400 | 14% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,172
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
11%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$910
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
34%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$995
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
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
$1,050
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$925
Houses
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
14%
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
42%lower than the national median
48%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wausau, WI is 10% higher than the median rent in Antigo, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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4%$995
20%$1,269
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1%$1,100
84%$1,350
5%$1,300
5%$1,212
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31%$1,185
1%$1,452
66%$995
1%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
2d ago
1331 1/2 N 5th St, Wausau, WI 54403
2 beds
1 bath
$650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
317 S 8th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
2 beds
1 bath
$695
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1610 N 3rd Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1315/1317 Cleveland Avenue, Wausau, WI 54401
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1520 Elm St, Wausau, WI 54401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$3,399
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Wausau
3 beds
3.5 baths
$2,950
House for rent
1d ago
205 Short St, Wausau, WI 54403
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,850–$2,450
Apartment for rent
2d ago
215 N 3rd St, Wausau, WI 54403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$2,449
Apartment for rent
3d ago
400 River Dr, Wausau, WI 54403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,090–$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
16 Fulton St, Wausau, WI 54403
3 beds
2 baths
$2,275
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1331 S 8th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
1–3 beds
1 bath
$975–$1,849
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1220 Townline Rd, Wausau, WI 54403
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
601 S 56th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,045
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1813 N 11th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
3d ago
900 Mcclellan St, Wausau, WI 54403
1 bed
1 bath
$795
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1130 Grand Ave, Wausau, WI 54403
2 beds
1 bath
$875
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
601 S 56th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,045
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1520 Elm St, Wausau, WI 54401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$3,399
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1220 Townline Rd, Wausau, WI 54403
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1004 W Campus Dr, Wausau, WI 54401
1 bed
1 bath
$750
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 September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wausau?
Average rent prices in Wausau have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Wausau rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wausau is 42% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $801 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?
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).