Foundry on 3rd
215 3rd St,
Wausau, WI 54403
$1,050 - $3,090
Studio - 3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Wausau, WI
What is the average rent in Wausau, WI?
$1,032/month
Average Rent
720 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+4.5%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Wausau, WI is $1,032 per month. This is 36% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Wausau more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Wausau, you can expect to pay about $1,143 per month for a studio, $1,032 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,283 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,036 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Wausau, WI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 4.5%, which averages out to $47 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Rent Ranges in Wausau, WI
Last Updated January 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
12%
Below $700/month
42%
$700 - $1,000/month
33%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
9%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
5%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wausau?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Wausau and Wausau River District" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wausau.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wausau?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Wausau and Wausau River District" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wausau.
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Which Wausau neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Wausau with the most apartments available are Downtown Wausau and Wausau River District" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Wausau, WI?
Because the average rent in Wausau is $1,032, you’ll want to make about $3,440 per month or $41,280 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Wausau, WI is 6.2% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Wausau is 19.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,032 - $2,036. You can expect to pay 0.8% less for groceries, 3.6% more for utilities, and 2.6% less for transportation.
How does Wausau, WI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Wausau, WI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,225/month
$1,225/month
One Bedroom
$1,223/month
$1,223/month
Two Bedroom
$1,100/month
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Three Bedroom
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.