
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marathon, IA from $400 (35 Rentals)
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161 Maple Dr

Woodland Park - Manson

1332 4th Ave S

915 5th Ave N

1239 6th Ave N

811 W Main St

808 Hills Ave

414 N 9th St
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Eytcheson Estates Sherburn

467 4th Ave

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Windcrest Village Apartments & Townhomes

310 Sibley St

108 Willow Creek Ln

812 Hills Ave

District 29 Apartments & Townhomes
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1317 S 28th St

3254 Quincy Ave
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226 Hawkeye Ave

732 Pleasant St

1019 S 19th St
Marathon, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marathon?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Marathon Studio Apartments | $765 | $720 | $965 |
Marathon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $844 | $495 | $1,270 |
Marathon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,340 | $625 | $1,700 |
Marathon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $1,015 | $1,860 |
Marathon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,810 | $1,810 | $1,810 |
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Cheapest Available Marathon Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Marathon, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties) priced from $450. Rolfe 20-Unit has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $500. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marathon apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties) | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $450 |
Rolfe 20-Unit | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $500 |
Woodland Park - Manson | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $600 |
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
Windcrest Village Apartments & Townhomes | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $720 |
Okabena Tower 40+ | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
Seneca Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Cypress Pointe Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $906 |
2nd Avenue Rowhomes | Discover Modern Living at Fort Dodge's Newest R... | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marathon, IA and Nearby
As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marathon area is the $1.19 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Townhome Model at Tallgrass Village Apartments & Townhomes in the starting from $1,730. The second greatest value Marathon apartment is the 3 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Eagle Ridge Townhomes starting at $1,015 with a $0.75 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Marathon apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Tallgrass Village Apartments & Townhomes | 3 Bed 2 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Eagle Ridge Townhomes | 3 Beds, 1.5 baths | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.75 |
Ashley Estates | 2 Bedroom - b | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Phillips Luxury Apartments | 1BR1BAb | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Deer Creek Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath + Den Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Seneca Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Rolfe 20-Unit | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.82 |
214 S 21st St, Unit 1 | 214 S 21st St | 1BR,1BA | $0.99 |
Woodland Park - Manson | 1 BR | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
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Getting Around Marathon, IA
Walk Score®
9 / 100
Car-Dependent
Almost all errands require a car
Bike Score®
30 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marathon Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Marathon Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marathon Apartment is $450 at Burt 18-Unit (Countryside Properties).
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 $500 at Rolfe 20-Unit.
What is the most affordable Marathon Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Marathon Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Eagle Ridge Townhomes and starts from $1,015.
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