Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens, WI from $600 (51 Rentals)

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property at 204 E Broadway Ave

$625

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 15

204 E Broadway Ave

MedfordWI54451

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property at 815 Railroad Ave

$1,050

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$1,050
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$1,050

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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815 Railroad Ave

PrenticeWI54556

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property at 5916 Delikowski St

$1,185

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$1,185
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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

Available May 4

5916 Delikowski St

WestonWI54476
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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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SCS Merrill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

SCS Merrill

2301 W Jackson StMerrill, WI 54452
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Mountain Crest
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mountain Crest

1121 S 50th AveWausau, WI 54401
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Blue Stone Estates
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Blue Stone Estates

940-950 Blue Stone LnMarathon, WI 54448
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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$779
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$826
Trolley Quarter Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$840
Westside CommonsThe Spark1BR,1BA$847
SCS MerrillSeason 1 BR Lower1BR,1BA$865
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$875

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, WI and Nearby

As of March 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $1.21 price per square foot Scout 2 BR Upper Model at Westwood Estates - Wausau in the starting from $1,749. 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.
Westwood Estates - WausauScout 2 BR Upper2BR,2BA$1.21
The Apartments at Corporate Cove2 Bedroom Unfurnished2BR,2BA$1.36
Mountain View ApartmentsLower 2 bed 1 bath (no dogs)2BR,1BA$1.30
River Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Trolley Quarter Flats1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Woodfield Circle2 Bedroom Upper2BR,1BA$1.30
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

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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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