Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marathon, WI from $500 (34 Rentals)

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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. Diamonds Edge in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $645. 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
Diamonds Edge1 bd Upper1BR,1BA$645
City Walk Senior Apartments for Seniors 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$720
The Landmark1 BR 1BA1BR,1BA$800
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$875
Oak Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$875
Sherman Oaks Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath (C Style)1BR,1BA$985
River Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$985
Westside CommonsThe Grand2BR,1BA$1,014

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marathon, WI and Nearby

As of May 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marathon area is the $1.35 price per square foot 3B/3B Model at Scholfield Mill Apartments in the starting from $2,350. The second greatest value Marathon apartment is the The Red Granite Model at Westside Commons starting at $1,655 with a $1.35 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.
Scholfield Mill Apartments3B/3B3BR,3BA$1.35
Westside CommonsThe Red Granite3BR,1.5BA$1.35
Mountain View ApartmentsUpper 2 bed 1 bath (no dogs)2BR,1BA$1.30
River Ridge Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04
Oak Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Woodfield Circle Apartments2 Bedroom Upper2BR,1BA$1.30
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.18
Diamonds Edge1 bd Upper1BR,1BA$1.06
City Walk Senior Apartments for Seniors 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.20
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 $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 Westside Commons and starts from $1,655.

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