Cheap Homes for Rent in Marathon County, WI from $900 (17 Rentals)

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property at 909 Forest St

$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

909 Forest St

WausauWI54403
property at 715 Flieth St

$1,250

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Now

715 Flieth St

WausauWI54401

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property at 828 S 9th Ave

$1,300

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jan 1, 2026

828 S 9th Ave

WausauWI54401

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Cheapest Available Marathon County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Marathon County, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood priced from $618. 100 E Clark St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $679. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marathon County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverview Towers and Riverview TerraceRiverview Terrace 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$618
100 E Clark St1 BD / 1 BA1BR,1BA$679
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
Countryside ApartmentsBase1BR,1BA$725
Pioneer Village Apartments2 BD Pioneer Village Complex2BR,1BA$730

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marathon County, WI

As of December 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marathon County area is the $0.70 price per square foot 3B60-TH Model at Elementary School Apartments in the starting from $1,135. The second greatest value Marathon County apartment is the 629 Park Ave Model at 629 Park Ave, Unit Lower starting at $800 with a $0.62 price per square foot in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marathon County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elementary School Apartments3B60-TH3BR,2BA$0.70
629 Park Ave, Unit Lower629 Park Ave2BR,1BA$0.62
Cedar Creek Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$0.89
Crystal Creek Apartments1914 2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.86
315 N 2nd Ave, Unit 1315 N 2nd Ave2BR,1BA$0.77
Park Ridge2 bedroom 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.79
Pioneer Village Apartments2 BD Pioneer Village Complex2BR,1BA$0.79
406 S 6th Ave, Unit 406 S 6th Ave406 S 6th Ave2BR,1BA$0.88
30 Brown Blvd, Unit 330 Brown Blvd1BR,1BA$0.76
1317 Cleveland Ave, Unit 1317 Cleveland Ave1317 Cleveland Ave2BR,1BA$0.94

Frequently Asked Questions about Marathon County

What type of rentals are currently available in Marathon County?

There are currently 231 Apartments for Rent in Marathon County, WI with pricing that ranges from $550 to $3,450. There are also 35 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Marathon County ranging from $995 to $2,300.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Marathon County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Marathon County ranges from $995 to $2,300 with an average monthly rent of $1,365.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!