Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Wausau, WI
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Wausau rent stands today
Wausau, WI rent rose 10.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Renters today are paying $105 more per month on average than last year, continuing a climb from the recent trough in September 2024 at $925/month.
Compared to national trends
Wausau rent is roughly 57% of the $1,930/month national median, making it 43.0% more affordable. This positions Wausau as a more affordable market compared to the national median.
Price ranges
Bedroom rents in Wausau range from $850/month for 1-bedrooms to $1,600/month for 4+ bedrooms. The 1-bedroom median rent of $850/month reflects the lower end of the spectrum for renters seeking smaller units.
Median rent
Median rent in Wausau
$1,100/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Wausau is $1,100 per month as of July 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $830 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Wausau
99
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 5% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Wausau run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,100 | 14% |  13% | |
1 bedroom | $850 | 16% | 27% | |
2 bedroom | $1,010 | 4% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,400 | 4% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $1,600 | 7% | 18% |
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 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,525 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,100
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$850
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
27%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,010
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
18%
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
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
2%
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
43%lower than the national median
46%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Wausau, WI is 5% higher than the median rent in Antigo, WI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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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
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
707 Franklin St, Wausau, WI 54403
2 beds
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1610 N 3rd Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
2 beds
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
18h ago
914 Jefferson St, Wausau, WI 54403
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1520 Elm St, Wausau, WI 54401
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$3,399
Apartment for rent
1d ago
205 Short St, Wausau, WI 54403
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,850–$2,450
Apartment for rent
1d ago
215 N 3rd St, Wausau, WI 54403
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,050–$2,449
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1214 N 16th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
3 beds
2 baths
$2,360
Apartment for rent
15h ago
519 Steuben St, Wausau, WI 54403
Studio
1 bath
$600
Apartment for rent
1d ago
16 Fulton St, Wausau, WI 54403
3 beds
2 baths
$2,275
Apartment for rent
2d ago
400 River Dr, Wausau, WI 54403
2 beds
2 baths
$1,010–$1,475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1016 Grand Ave, Wausau, WI 54403
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
601 S 56th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
1d ago
657 Brooks Pl, Wausau, WI 54401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
815 Mcintosh St, Wausau, WI 54403
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1813 N 11th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
2 beds
1 bath
$895
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
601 S 56th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,075
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1470 Westwood Dr, Wausau, WI 54401
2 beds
2 baths
$1,819–$1,919
Apartment for rent
13h ago
1425 N 12th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
731 S 6th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
1–2 beds
1 bath
$650–$900
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 $1,100 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Wausau?
Average rent prices in Wausau have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Wausau rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Wausau is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $830 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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Wausau average around $810/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,000/month.
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).