Cheap Apartments for Rent near Marathon, IA from $665 (64 Rentals)

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property at 812 Hills Ave
$695

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Base Rent$695
Total Monthly Price$695
1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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812 Hills Ave

JacksonMN56143
property at 15 N Lawler St
$700

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Base Rent$700
Total Monthly Price$700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
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15 N Lawler St, Unit 1

15 N Lawler St
EmmetsburgIA50536

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114 W 14th St
$750 - $850

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Base Rent$750 - $850
Total Monthly Price$750 - $850
1 Month Lease Term
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Soon

114 W 14th St

114 W 14th StBlue Earth, MN 56013
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Ashley Estates
$895 - $1,230

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Base Rent$895 - $1,230
Total Monthly Price$895 - $1,230
12 Month Lease Term
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Ashley Estates

314 1st StJackson, MN 56143
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property at 401 N Elm St
$900

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Base Rent$900
Total Monthly Price$900
1 Month Lease Term
3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent
Available Sep 30

401 N Elm St

FairmontMN56031
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property at 601 W 2ND ST
$975

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Base Rent$975
Total Monthly Price$975
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
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601 W 2ND ST, Unit A

601 W 2ND ST
AltaIA51002
property at 1204 Hill Ave
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000
Total Monthly Price$1,000
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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1204 Hill Ave

Spirit LakeIA51360
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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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Dodecagon Plaza
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Dodecagon Plaza

1212 S Grand AveSpencer, IA 51301
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Rolfe 20-Unit
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Rolfe 20-Unit

1106-1108 Elm StRolfe, IA 50581
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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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Buffalo Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Buffalo Ridge Apartments

2107 Nobles StWorthington, MN 56187
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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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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 $425. Rolfe 20-Unit has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $495. 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$425
Rolfe 20-Unit1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$495
Park View Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$725
Sunshine Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$725
Tallgrass VillageStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$730
Seneca Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
Lewis Hotel ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$800
Okabena Tower 62+1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$827
Fair View by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$845
Deer Creek Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marathon, IA and Nearby

As of September 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marathon area is the $0.90 price per square foot 3Br2Ba Model at Phillips Luxury Apartments in the starting from $1,860. The second greatest value Marathon apartment is the Cottage - 2 Model at Fair View by Kading starting at $845 with a $1.00 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.
Phillips Luxury Apartments3Br2Ba3BR,2BA$0.90
Fair View by KadingCottage - 22BR,1BA$1.00
Nobles Square Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
Cypress Pointe Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26
Cypress Pointe Emmetsburg2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Rolfe 20-Unit2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.97
Sunshine Apartments1 Bedroom and 1 bathroom1BR,1BA$1.21
Okabena Tower 62+1 BR/1 BA1BR,1BA$1.38
Seneca Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Park View Apartments1 Bed/ 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marathon Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Marathon?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Marathon is at Tallgrass Village listed at $730.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marathon Apartment is $425 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 $595 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 Seneca Place Apartments and starts from $975.

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