Foundry on 3rd
215 3rd St,
Wausau, WI 54403
$1,050 - $3,090
Studio - 3 Beds
Downtown Wausau
Wausau, WI
Downtown Wausau - Wausau, WI Area Guide
The vibrant, riverside center of Wausau
Charming
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Riverside
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Walkable
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Historic
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Vibrant
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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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Wausau is $1,235 for a studio, $1,342 for one bedroom, and $1,309 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Wausau has increased by 3.8% in the past year.
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Studio
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437 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,235/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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663 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,342/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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761 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,309/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Wausau - Wausau, WI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Downtown Wausau - Wausau, WI, so everyday errands require more planning.
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
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Wausau - Wausau, WI from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Somewhat Noisy
Quiet Score
80
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Woodson Art Museum
- Granite Peak Ski Area
- Rib Mountain State Park
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- 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 February 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.