Rent by ZIP · Marathon County
Rent in Wausau, WI 54401
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,240 (+6% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,018 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $860 | $810 | +6.2% | $774–946 | $679 ±$107 |
| 1 bedroom | $960 | $910 | +5.5% | $864–1,056 | $811 ±$109 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,240 | $1,170 | +6% | $1,116–1,364 | $1,044 ±$58 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,620 | $1,540 | +5.2% | $1,458–1,782 | $1,363 ±$366 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,630 | $1,550 | +5.2% | $1,467–1,793 | $1,338 ±$139 |
Small Area FMRs for the Wausau, WI MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Wausau, WI MSA, 2 bedrooms: $1,217.
What renters pay in 54401
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54403 | Wausau | $1,220 | $1,052 |
| 54405 | Abbotsford | $1,110 | $832 |
| 54406 | Amherst | $1,030 | $921 |
| 54407 | Amherst Junction | $1,230 | $986 |
| 54408 | Aniwa | $1,040 | – |
| 54409 | Antigo | $1,040 | $927 |
Fair Market Rents across Marathon County, WI · All WI counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.