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Fort DodgeIA50501
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808 Hills Ave

JacksonMN56143

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Rolfe 20-Unit
2 Bedroom Apartments

Rolfe 20-Unit

1106-1108 Elm StRolfe, IA 50581
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Stately Manor Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stately Manor Apartments

1525-1535 Darling DrWorthington, MN 56187
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Heartland Senior Housing
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Heartland Senior Housing

610 Central AveFort Dodge, IA 50501
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919 N 29th St
1 Bedroom Apartments

919 N 29th St

919 N 29th StFort Dodge, IA 50501
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Fonda Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fonda Apartments

304 Fairburn StFonda, IA 50540

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Woodland Park - Holstein
1 Bedroom Apartments

Woodland Park - Holstein

400 Minnesota StHolstein, IA 51025
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Oakwood Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Oakwood Apartments

401 S Oak StEllsworth, MN 56129
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528 N Grant St
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

528 N Grant St

528 N Grant StBlue Earth, MN 56013
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Marathon, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Marathon Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Marathon, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties) priced from $450. Rolfe 20-Unit has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marathon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties)1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$450
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$500
Woodland Park - Manson1 BR1BR,1BA$600
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$700
Deer Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$710
Windcrest Village Apartments & TownhomesStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$730
Okabena Tower 40+1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$785
Seneca Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$850
Cypress Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$906
2nd Avenue RowhomesDiscover Modern Living at Fort Dodge's Newest R...1BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marathon, IA and Nearby

As of June 02, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marathon area is the $0.75 price per square foot 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Eagle Ridge Townhomes in the starting from $1,015. The second greatest value Marathon apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Seneca Place Apartments starting at $850 with a $1.09 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Marathon apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Eagle Ridge Townhomes3 Beds, 1.5 baths3BR,1.5BA$0.75
Seneca Place Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.09
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.93
Cypress Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
2nd Avenue RowhomesDiscover Modern Living at Fort Dodge's Newest R...1BR,1BA$1.46
Deer Creek Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment1BR,1BA$1.14
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.82
Okabena Tower 40+1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.31
Woodland Park - Manson1 BR1BR,1BA$1.20
Windcrest Village Apartments & TownhomesStudio ApartmentStudio ,1BA$1.47

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Getting Around Marathon, IA

Walk Score®

9 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

30 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marathon Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marathon Apartment is $450 at Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties).

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Marathon Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Marathon is starting from $500 at Rolfe 20-Unit.

What is the most affordable Marathon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Marathon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eagle Ridge Townhomes and starts from $1,015.

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