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Area Guide

Downtown Wausau Wausau, WI

The vibrant, riverside center of Wausau

Charming Riverside Walkable

Located in the heart of the city, Downtown Wausau is teeming with historic character and Main Street America charm. Downtown Wausau serves as the central gathering place for the community, providing a slew of eclectic eateries, independent shops, and artistic amenities to explore. Downtown Wausau is also home to exceptional shopping options at the Wausau Center, where national retailers abound.

Renting an apartment in Downtown Wausau affords residents walkable access to outdoor destinations as well, including Oak Island Park, Isle of Ferns Park, and Wausau Whitewater Park. Convenience to multiple major roadways makes getting around from Downtown Wausau a breeze.

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Wausau is $1,236 for a studio, $1,238 for one bedroom, and $1,371 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Wausau has decreased by -4.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 437 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,236/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 663 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,238/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 761 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,371/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Daily Essentials

No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

10 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Fair Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

40 / 100

Limited Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

30 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

30 / 100

Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

40 / 100

Somewhat Noisy

Quiet Score

80 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Woodson Art Museum
  • Granite Peak Ski Area
  • Rib Mountain State Park

Airports

  • Central Wisconsin

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.