Rent by ZIP · Marathon County
Rent in Wausau, WI 54403
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $1,220 (+7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,009 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850 | $790 | +7.6% | $765–935 | $808 ±$635 |
| 1 bedroom | $940 | $880 | +6.8% | $846–1,034 | $689 ±$88 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,220 | $1,140 | +7% | $1,098–1,342 | $1,052 ±$65 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,500 | +6% | $1,431–1,749 | $1,160 ±$61 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,600 | $1,510 | +6% | $1,440–1,760 | $1,369 ±$147 |
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 54403
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54401 | Wausau | $1,240 | $1,044 |
| 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.