East High Apartments
708 Fulton St,
Wausau, WI 54403
1-2 Beds | $945 - 1,430
Rental Market Trends in Wausau, WI
What is the average rent in Wausau, WI?
$951/month
Average Rent
715 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of November 2024, the average rent in Wausau, WI is $951 per month. This is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,559/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 $849 per month for a studio, $951 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,206 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,768 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Wausau, WI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $3 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Wausau, WI
Last Updated November 2024
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
15%
Below $700/month
44%
$700 - $1,000/month
27%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
10%
$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, Wausau River District and Wausau/Stevens Point are the most affordable neighborhoods in Wausau.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Wausau?
Based on current rent prices, Wausau/Stevens Point, Wausau River District and Downtown Wausau 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 Wausau/Stevens Point, 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 $951, you’ll want to make about $3,170 per month or $38,040 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.
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
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$722/month
One Bedroom
$783/month
$957/month
Two Bedroom
$1,009/month
$1,114/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,408/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.