1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Wausau, WI
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Wausau, Wisconsin as of October 2026. That's +16% lower than the citywide median of $954 and +42% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Wausau
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Wausau
Compare Wausau's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marshfield | $740 |
| 2 | Oshkosh | $760 |
| 3 | Stevens Point | $760 |
| 4 | Two Rivers | $760 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $770 |
| 6 | Wausau (this page) | $805 |
| 7 | Menasha | $810 |
| 8 | Appleton | $823 |
| 9 | Superior | $830 |
| 10 | Green Bay | $840 |
| 11 | Beloit | $850 |
| 12 | Watertown | $850 |
| 13 | La Crosse | $860 |
| 14 | Plover | $860 |
| 15 | Mount Pleasant | $870 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Wisconsin
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookfield | $1,590 |
| 2 | Verona | $1,450 |
| 3 | Hudson | $1,420 |
| 4 | Madison | $1,354 |
| 5 | Oak Creek | $1,350 |
| 6 | Shorewood | $1,290 |
| 7 | Middleton | $1,290 |
| 8 | Sun Prairie | $1,280 |
| 9 | Menomonee Falls | $1,280 |
| 10 | Franklin | $1,270 |
| 11 | De Forest | $1,240 |
| 12 | Germantown | $1,230 |
| 13 | Fitchburg | $1,227 |
| 14 | River Falls | $1,200 |
| 15 | New Richmond | $1,200 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 4 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Wausau.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Wausau |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point, WI | 33.2 mi | $760 | $-45 (-6%) |
| Plover, WI | 40.2 mi | $860 | +$55 (+7%) |
| Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 46.5 mi | $770 | $-35 (-4%) |
| Marshfield, WI | 47.6 mi | $740 | $-65 (-8%) |
| Tomah, WI | 92.3 mi | $870 | +$65 (+8%) |
| Neenah, WI | 93.5 mi | $900 | +$95 (+12%) |
| Appleton, WI | 97.7 mi | $823 | +$18 (+2%) |
| Oshkosh, WI | 100.7 mi | $760 | $-45 (-6%) |
| Menasha, WI | 104.1 mi | $810 | +$5 (+1%) |
| De Pere, WI | 112.5 mi | $970 | +$165 (+20%) |
| Green Bay, WI | 114.1 mi | $840 | +$35 (+4%) |
| Beaver Dam, WI | 117.1 mi | $880 | +$75 (+9%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Wausau — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Wausau?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Wausau, Wisconsin is $805 per month. This is +16% below the citywide median of $954.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Wausau?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,200 ($2,683/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.48/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wausau expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Wausau's 1-bedroom median of $805 is +42% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wausau rank for 1-bedroom rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 56 cities in Wisconsin with 1-bedroom data, Wausau ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Wausau?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Stevens Point ($760), Wisconsin Rapids ($770), Marshfield ($740).