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100 Alfred St
$700 - $820
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100 Alfred St

100 Alfred StAthens, WI 54411
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204 N Court St

MerrillWI54452

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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 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 Landmark1 BR 1BA1BR,1BA$800
SCS Merrill Apartment CommunitySeason 1 BR Upper1BR,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 June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $1.03 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Whispering Pines in the starting from $1,335. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 2 Bed 1 Bath Model at HILLTOP PARK APARTMENTS starting at $1,115 with a $0.98 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.
Whispering Pines3 Bedroom Townhouse3BR,2BA$1.03
HILLTOP PARK APARTMENTS2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.98
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes2bed 1 bath lower2BR,1BA$1.00
Trolley Quarter Flats2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.15
River Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
100 Alfred St100 Alfred St2BR,1BA$0.91
The Lofts At City HallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Westside CommonsThe Aspen2BR,1BA$1.16
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
Diamonds Edge1 bd Upper1BR,1BA$1.06

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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 $850 at The 4111.

What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Whispering Pines and starts from $1,335.

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