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property at 290 Lyon St

$1,095

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$1,095
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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290 Lyon St

Wisconsin RapidsWI54495

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property at 200 S Pacific St

$1,300

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$1,300
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$1,300

4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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200 S Pacific St

SpencerWI54479
property at 310 S Palmetto Ave

$1,350

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$1,350
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3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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310 S Palmetto Ave

MarshfieldWI54449
property at 113 Edwards St

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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113 Edwards St

WausauWI54401
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100 E Clark St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

100 E Clark St

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

Cedar Ridge

985 Progressive AveMedford, WI 54451

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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 Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood priced from $618. Diamonds Edge in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverview Towers and Riverview TerraceRiverview Terrace 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$618
Diamonds Edge1 bd Upper1BR,1BA$645
City Walk Senior Apartments for Seniors 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
The Landmark1 BR 1BA1BR,1BA$800
Park City Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Lower2BR,1BA$860
SCS Merrill Apartment CommunitySeason 1 BR Upper1BR,1BA$865
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$875
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$920
Westside CommonsThe Commons1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, WI and Nearby

As of April 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 in the starting from $1,585. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 2 Bedroom Unfurnished Model at The Apartments at Corporate Cove starting at $1,450 with a $1.36 price per square foot in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood. 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 PointFulton 3 BR Upper3BR,2BA$1.36
The Apartments at Corporate Cove2 Bedroom Unfurnished2BR,2BA$1.36
Whispering Pines3 Bedroom Apt3BR,1BA$1.18
Park City Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Lower2BR,1BA$0.91
River Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
Diamonds Edge1 bd Upper1BR,1BA$1.06
City Walk Senior Apartments for Seniors 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Riverview Towers and Riverview TerraceRiverview Towers 2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.40

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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 Foundry on 3rd listed at $1,050.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment is $618 at Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace.

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 $699 at Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace.

What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Westside Commons and starts from $1,170.

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