
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Wathena, KS from $400 (36 Rentals)
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Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment

Unicorn Apartments

Coventry Apartments

Corby Grove Apartments

HL29 Modern Flats

American Electric Lofts

Brittany Village

State Street Apartments
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Cottonwood Creek

The Lakes Apartments

Riverview Apartments

Brandywine

Pin Oak Apartments 925 Brookside

Woodland Trace

Woodcrest

The Ridge of St. Joseph

The Township
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Stove Lofts

Stonleigh Court Apartment Homes

Abernathy Lofts

702 W Nelson St

Maplewinds I & II

830 Warsaw Ave

CityView Lofts

Summit Place

Frederick Apartments
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1223 Sylvanie St

713 Pottawatomie St

2707 Sacramento St

300 Osage St

913 Franklin St

Ben Day

1021 Pottawatomie St

148 Park Lane

317-319 Ottawa St
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Wathena, KS Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Wathena?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wathena Studio Apartments | $813 | $597 | $1,250 |
| Wathena 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,230 | $700 | $1,799 |
| Wathena 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $800 | $2,329 |
| Wathena 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $870 | $3,073 |
| Wathena 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,956 | $1,150 | $3,150 |
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Cheapest Available Wathena Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Wathena, KS is a Studio unit found at Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment in the Buchanan County neighborhood priced from $622. Unicorn Apartments in the Congress Corporate Center neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Wathena apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment | S1 - Standard Studio (Pet Friendly) | Studio,1BA | $622 |
| Unicorn Apartments | Small Efficiency Apartment! | Studio,1BA | $625 |
| Coventry Apartments | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $650 |
| HL29 Modern Flats | Studio | Studio,1BA | $725 |
| Brittany Village | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $790 |
| Cottonwood Creek | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $890 |
| Riverview Apartments | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Woodland Trace | One Bed One Bath-Small | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Pin Oak Apartments 925 Brookside | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $900 |
| Stove Lofts | 01GM | Studio,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Wathena, KS and Nearby
As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Wathena area is the $1.47 price per square foot C2 Model at The Landing at Tiffany Springs in the in the Robincrest Village neighborhood starting from $2,368. The second greatest value Wathena apartment is the ETS-B2- Morgan Model at The Edison at Tiffany Springs starting at $1,695 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Robincrest Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Wathena apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Landing at Tiffany Springs | C2 | 3BR,2BA | $1.47 |
| The Edison at Tiffany Springs | ETS-B2- Morgan | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Lansing Heights Townhomes | 2/2 Townhome | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
| Abernathy Lofts | 2-Bed/1-Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| Cottonwood Creek | Two Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| Stonleigh Court Apartment Homes | 2x1.5 Reno | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.22 |
| The Vintage at Zona Rosa Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath – Style A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Woodland Trace | One Bed One Bath-Small | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
| Pin Oak Apartments 925 Brookside | 1 Bed / 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
| Brittany Village | 1 bd | 1BR,1BA | $1.31 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Wathena Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Wathena?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Wathena is at Mitchell Park Plaza Apartment listed at $622.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Wathena Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Wathena Apartment is $700 at Coventry Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Wathena Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Wathena is starting from $875 at HL29 Modern Flats.
What is the most affordable Wathena Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Wathena Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Brittany Village and starts from $1,010.
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