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100 E Clark St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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100 E Clark StSpencer, WI 54479
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2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Ridge

985 Progressive AveMedford, WI 54451

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Athens, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Diamonds Edge in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood priced from $645. The 4111 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diamonds Edge1 bd Upper1BR,1BA$645
The 4111EfficiencyStudio,1BA$675
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
The Lofts At City HallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
The Landmark1 BR 1BA1BR,1BA$800
SCS Merrill Apartment CommunitySeason 1 BR Lower1BR,1BA$865
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$875
South Ridge Apartments1B/1B - Upper1BR,1BA$899
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$920
Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, WI and Nearby

As of July 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $1.36 price per square foot Fulton 3 BR Upper Model at SCS Fox Point Apartment Community in the starting from $1,585. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at 309 N Kyes St starting at $1,479 with a $1.52 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Athens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SCS Fox Point Apartment CommunityFulton 3 BR Upper3BR,2BA$1.36
309 N Kyes St2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.52
Water's Edge Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.08
The Lofts At City HallTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
Sherman Oaks Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (C Style)1BR,1BA$1.41
Diamonds Edge1 bd Upper1BR,1BA$1.06
South Ridge Apartments1B/1B - Lower1BR,1BA$1.54
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Athens?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Athens is at The 4111 listed at $675.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment is $645 at Diamonds Edge.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Athens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Athens is starting from $900 at The Lofts At City Hall.

What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Lofts At City Hall and starts from $1,194.

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