Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens, WI from $500 (25 Rentals)

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Athens, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Kannenberg Plaza in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood priced from $599. City Walk Senior Apartments for Seniors 55+ in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$599
City Walk Senior Apartments for Seniors 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$600
Landmark Apartments2BR/2BA Income Restrictions2BR,2BA$608
Riverview Towers and Riverview TerraceRiverview Terrace 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$618
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$680

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, WI and Nearby

As of March 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Lower Model at Bos Creek Estates in the in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood starting from $1,299. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Lower Model at Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes starting at $1,299 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Athens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bos Creek Estates3 Bed 1.5 Bath Lower3BR,1.5BA$1.04
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes3 Bed 1.5 Bath Lower3BR,1.5BA$1.04
Park City Apartments3 Bedroom Upper3BR,1.5BA$0.88
Water's Edge Apartments2BR/1.5BA2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Cedar Ridge2 Bedroom 1 Bath - 60%2BR,1BA$1.08
Landmark Apartments2BR/1BA Income Restrictions2BR,1BA$0.80
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.11
Trolley Quarter FlatsAtrium1BR,1BA$1.15
Kannenberg Plaza1 Bedroom Apartments1BR,1BA$0.96
City Walk Senior Apartments for Seniors 55+One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03

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Getting Around Athens, WI

Walk Score®

13 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

28 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Athens?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Athens is at bantr Wausau listed at $1,099.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment is $599 at Kannenberg Plaza.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Athens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Athens is starting from $608 at Landmark Apartments.

What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Park City Apartments and starts from $920.

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