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

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Marathon City, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Marathon City Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Marathon City, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at The Landmark in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood priced from $505. Elementary School Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $516. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marathon City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Landmark1 BR 1BA1BR,1BA$505
Elementary School Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$516
Riverview Towers and Riverview TerraceRiverview Terrace 1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$618
Cedar Creek Senior HousingOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$651
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$720

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marathon City, WI and Nearby

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marathon City area is the $0.66 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Elementary School Apartments in the starting from $1,084. The second greatest value Marathon City apartment is the 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Upper Model at Bos Creek Estates starting at $1,299 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Downtown Wausau neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marathon City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elementary School Apartments3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.66
Bos Creek Estates3 Bed 1.5 Bath Upper3BR,1.5BA$1.00
Oak Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.06
Grand Avenue Luxury Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath Upper1BR,1BA$1.13
Woodfield Circle2 Bedroom Upper2BR,1BA$1.30
Ross Avenue ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.11
Water's Edge Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.24
Woodland Chalet Apartments3639-022BR,1BA$1.17
Cedar Creek Senior HousingOne Bedroom/One Bath1BR,1BA$0.99
Wausau Columns Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26

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Getting Around Marathon City, WI

Walk Score®

19 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

22 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marathon City Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Marathon City?

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

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Marathon City Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marathon City Apartment is $505 at The Landmark.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Marathon City is starting from $516 at Elementary School Apartments.

What is the most affordable Marathon City Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Marathon City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Elementary School Apartments and starts from $1,016.

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