Cheap Apartments for Rent near Marathon, WI from $565 (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 Diamonds Edge in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood priced from $645. 700 Grand in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $651. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marathon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diamonds Edge1 bd Upper1BR, 1BA$645
700 Grand3 Bedroom 30%3BR, 2BA$651
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$720
The Landmark1 BR 1BA1BR, 1BA$800
Cedar Creek Senior HousingOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR, 1BA$829
Westside CommonsThe Commons1BR, 1BA$847
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR, 1BA$875
Oak Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$875
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$920
Sherman Oaks Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (A Style)1BR, 1BA$930

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marathon, WI and Nearby

As of September 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marathon area is the $1.10 price per square foot 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Upper Model at Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood starting from $1,369. The second greatest value Marathon apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at Riverbend Properties LLC starting at $1,035 with a $1.15 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.
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes3 Bed 1.5 Bath Upper3BR, 1.5BA$1.10
Riverbend Properties LLC1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.15
The 41112x12BR, 1BA$1.12
Oak Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR, 1BA$1.06
Woodfield Circle Apartments2 Bedroom Upper2BR, 1BA$1.37
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR, 1BA$1.18
Timberwolf Suites Student Apartments2BR/1BA2BR, 1BA$0.84
Cedar Creek Senior HousingOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR, 1BA$1.26
Diamonds Edge1 bd Upper1BR, 1BA$1.06
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR, 1BA$1.26

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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 Foundry on 3rd listed at $1,050.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marathon Apartment is $645 at Diamonds Edge.

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 $875 at Oak Ridge Apartments.

What is the most affordable Marathon Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Marathon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 700 Grand and starts from $651.

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