Rent in Wausau, WI
Across Wausau's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,052 a month, with figures from $1,044–$1,217. The highest typical rent is in 54402 ($1,217) and the lowest in 54401 ($1,044). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Marathon County pay about 1.47% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $847 | $679–$847 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $811 | $689–$940 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $1,052 | $1,044–$1,217 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $1,363 | $1,160–$1,590 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $1,369 | $1,338–$1,599 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Wausau ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Wausau, WI?
- About $1,052 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,044–$1,217. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Wausau, WI?
- About $811 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $689–$940. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Wausau, WI?
- About $1,363 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,160–$1,590. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Wausau, WI?
- About $847 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $679–$847. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Wausau, WI?
- About $1,369 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,338–$1,599. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Wausau ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 54402 has the highest typical rent at $1,217 a month, and 54401 the lowest at $1,044.
- What is the property tax rate in Wausau, WI?
- Owner-occupied homes in Marathon County pay a typical 1.47% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Wausau rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).