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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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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 Diamonds Edge in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood priced from $645. The 4111 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marathon apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Diamonds Edge1 bd Upper1BR,1BA$645
The 4111EfficiencyStudio,1BA$675
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
The Landmark1 BR 1BA1BR,1BA$800
Cedar Creek Senior HousingOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$829
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$875
Oak Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$875
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$920
Whispering Pines1 Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$945
Evergreen Landing Apartments on 8thOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marathon, WI and Nearby

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marathon area is the $1.26 price per square foot Two Bedroom/One & Half Bath Model at Cedar Creek Senior Housing in the starting from $1,281. The second greatest value Marathon apartment is the 2BR/1.5BA Model at Water's Edge Apartments starting at $1,025 with a $1.08 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.
Cedar Creek Senior HousingTwo Bedroom/One & Half Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Water's Edge Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.08
Whispering Pines2 Bedroom Apt2BR,1BA$1.17
Urban West Apartment Community1B1BR,1BA$1.66
Schofield Mill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath-Water View XL1BR,1BA$1.66
Oak Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
Diamonds Edge1 bd Upper1BR,1BA$1.06
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.65

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 The 4111 listed at $675.

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.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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First Apartment Regrets: Real Renters Share What They'd Do Differently

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Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.