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100 E Clark StSpencer, WI 54479
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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. Wausau Columns Apartments in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diamonds Edge1 bd Upper1BR,1BA$645
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
The Lofts At City HallOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$800
The Landmark1 BR 1BA1BR,1BA$800
Westside CommonsThe Commons1BR,1BA$847
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$875
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$920
SCS Merrill Apartment CommunityStone 1 BR Upper1BR,1BA$935
The 41112x12BR,1BA$950
Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, WI and Nearby

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Upper Model at Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes in the in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood starting from $1,369. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Large Model at Island Place Apartments - On the River starting at $1,090 with a $1.23 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.
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes3 Bed 1.5 Bath Upper3BR,1.5BA$1.10
Island Place Apartments - On the River2 Bedroom 2 Bath Large2BR,2BA$1.23
The 41112x12BR,1BA$1.12
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
Timberwolf Suites Student Apartments2BR/1BA2BR,1BA$0.84
Westside CommonsThe Commons1BR,1BA$1.39
Diamonds Edge1 bd Upper1BR,1BA$1.06
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26

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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 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 $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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