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Marathon, WI Local Guide

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. Wausau Columns Apartments in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. 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
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
The Landmark1 BR 1BA1BR,1BA$779
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$826
Oak Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$875
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$875
Water's Edge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
Mountain CrestWINTER SPECIAL -FIRST MONTH FREE! $299.00 Secur...1BR,1BA$899
Sherman Oaks Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (A Style)1BR,1BA$930
Trolley Quarter Flats2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marathon, WI and Nearby

As of January 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marathon 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 apartment is the Scout 2 BR Upper Model at Westwood Estates - Wausau starting at $1,749 with a $1.21 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.
Elementary School Apartments3B60-TH3BR,2BA$0.70
Westwood Estates - WausauScout 2 BR Upper2BR,2BA$1.21
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes3bd 1.5 bath upper3BR,1.5BA$1.00
Trolley Quarter Flats2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.00
River Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Mountain View ApartmentsOne Bedroom lower no dog1BR,1BA$1.11
Oak Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Woodfield Circle2 Bedroom Upper2BR,1BA$1.24
The Landmark1 BR 1BA1BR,1BA$0.99
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18

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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 $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 $1,135.

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