Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marathon, WI from $600 (36 Rentals)

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Cheapest Available Marathon Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Marathon, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood priced from $618. Cedar Creek Senior Housing has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $651. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marathon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Riverview Towers and Riverview TerraceRiverview Terrace 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$618
Cedar Creek Senior HousingOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$651
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$826
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$850
Oak Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$875
Water's Edge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Mountain Crest1 Bed 1 Bath Lower w/1 Car Garage1BR,1BA$899
Elementary School Apartments2B602BR,2BA$899
Bos Creek Estates1 Bed 1 Bath Upper1BR,1BA$949

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marathon, WI and Nearby

As of July 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marathon area is the $1.28 price per square foot Two Bed Upper Split Model at Maple Ridge Estates 48 in the starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Marathon apartment is the 2 Bed 1.5 Bath Lower Model at Bos Creek Estates starting at $1,069 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood. 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.
Maple Ridge Estates 48Two Bed Upper Split2BR,2BA$1.28
Bos Creek Estates2 Bed 1.5 Bath Lower2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Mountain View ApartmentsUpper 2 bed 1 bath (no dogs)2BR,1BA$1.20
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath Lower2BR,1BA$1.10
Oak Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Elementary School Apartments2B503BR,2BA$1.23
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.15
Water's Edge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.24
Cedar Creek Senior HousingOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26

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Getting Around Marathon, WI

Walk Score®

18 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

21 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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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 bantr Wausau listed at $1,199.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marathon Apartment is $618 at Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace.

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 $699 at Riverview Towers and Riverview Terrace.

What is the most affordable Marathon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Marathon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Elementary School Apartments and starts from $999.

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