Studio Apartment Rent in Wausau, WI
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Wausau, Wisconsin as of August 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $1,029 and +44% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Wausau
Compare Wausau's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stevens Point | $680 |
| 2 | Marshfield | $690 |
| 3 | Manitowoc | $710 |
| 4 | Two Rivers | $710 |
| 5 | Wisconsin Rapids | $715 |
| 6 | Superior | $720 |
| 7 | Wausau (this page) | $725 |
| 8 | Appleton | $733 |
| 9 | Brown Deer | $734 |
| 10 | Oshkosh | $740 |
| 11 | Tomah | $740 |
| 12 | Beaver Dam | $750 |
| 13 | Fond du Lac | $760 |
| 14 | Mount Pleasant | $760 |
| 15 | Plover | $760 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Wisconsin
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monona | $1,565 |
| 2 | Glendale | $1,411 |
| 3 | Brookfield | $1,410 |
| 4 | Hudson | $1,250 |
| 5 | Verona | $1,220 |
| 6 | Elm Grove | $1,210 |
| 7 | Fitchburg | $1,208 |
| 8 | Oak Creek | $1,200 |
| 9 | Greenfield | $1,147 |
| 10 | Madison | $1,141 |
| 11 | Shorewood | $1,140 |
| 12 | Menomonee Falls | $1,140 |
| 13 | Franklin | $1,130 |
| 14 | Kenosha | $1,123 |
| 15 | Germantown | $1,100 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Wausau.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Wausau |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevens Point, WI | 33.2 mi | $680 | $-45 (-6%) |
| Plover, WI | 40.2 mi | $760 | +$35 (+5%) |
| Wisconsin Rapids, WI | 46.5 mi | $715 | $-10 (-1%) |
| Marshfield, WI | 47.6 mi | $690 | $-35 (-5%) |
| Tomah, WI | 92.3 mi | $740 | +$15 (+2%) |
| Neenah, WI | 93.5 mi | $880 | +$155 (+21%) |
| Appleton, WI | 97.7 mi | $733 | +$8 (+1%) |
| Oshkosh, WI | 100.7 mi | $740 | +$15 (+2%) |
| Baraboo, WI | 103.7 mi | $820 | +$95 (+13%) |
| Menasha, WI | 104.1 mi | $770 | +$45 (+6%) |
| De Pere, WI | 112.5 mi | $880 | +$155 (+21%) |
| Green Bay, WI | 114.1 mi | $770 | +$45 (+6%) |
Studio rent in Wausau — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Wausau?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Wausau, Wisconsin is $725 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $1,029.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Wausau?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $29,000 ($2,417/month gross), which works out to roughly $13.94/hour at a full-time job.
Is Wausau expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Wausau's studio median of $725 is +44% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 4th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Wausau rank for studio rent in Wisconsin?
Among the 59 cities in Wisconsin with studio data, Wausau ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Wausau?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Stevens Point ($680), Wisconsin Rapids ($715), Marshfield ($690).