
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Rio, WI from $500 (23 Rentals)
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Silver Lake Apartments, LLC.

2508-2516 Hamilton St

Canterbury Court
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Monarch on Main

150 S River St

106 W Stroud St

130 E Main St

403 S College Ave
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437 W Mill St

215 N Spring St
Rio, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Rio?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Rio Studio Apartments | $1,325 | $925 | $1,945 |
Rio 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,543 | $895 | $2,495 |
Rio 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $1,075 | $3,270 |
Rio 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,390 | $1,250 | $4,153 |
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Cheapest Available Rio Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Rio, WI is a Studio unit found at The Baehron in the Liberty Square neighborhood priced from $995. Coachlite Apartments in the Lake Windsor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Rio apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Baehron | Studio Unfurnished | Studio,1BA | $995 |
Coachlite Apartments | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
Freedom Ring Apartments | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
Silver Lake Apartments, LLC. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1,135 |
Monarch on Main | Firefly | Studio,1BA | $1,200 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Rio, WI and Nearby
As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Rio area is the $1.27 price per square foot Redspire Model at 6820-6850 Redspire Ln in the in the Lake Windsor neighborhood starting from $2,799. The second greatest value Rio apartment is the E11207 Model at Stonewood Rental starting at $2,100 with a $1.35 price per square foot in the Liberty Square neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Rio apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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6820-6850 Redspire Ln | Redspire | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.27 |
Stonewood Rental | E11207 | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
Catalyst on Main | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.48 |
Silver Lake Apartments, LLC. | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $0.99 |
The Arnie Apartments | 2 Bed/ 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.34 |
Georgetown Apartments | 2 bed/1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.32 |
Highland Fields | Style L | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Crosstown of Sun Prairie | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Coachlite Apartments | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
Freedom Ring Apartments | 1 bed/1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.54 |
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Getting Around Rio, WI
Walk Score®
30 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
34 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Rio Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Rio?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Rio is at The Baehron listed at $995.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Rio Apartment is $1,049 at Coachlite Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Rio Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Rio is starting from $1,135 at Silver Lake Apartments, LLC..
What is the most affordable Rio Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Rio Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Residences Apartments at Bear Tree | DeForest Apartments and starts from $2,073.
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