
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marathon, IA from $400 (38 Rentals)
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418-420-420 N Willow St

515 Boyden St

Woodland Park - Manson

601 4th St

1517 1st Ave N

915 5th Ave N

1316 6th Ave S

808 Hills Ave
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225 S 7th St

1324 2nd Ave N

467 4th Ave

Eytcheson Estates Sherburn

Phillips Luxury Apartments

Windcrest Village Apartments & Townhomes

Deer Creek Apartments

District 29 Apartments & Townhomes

302 Carroll St

913 3rd Ave N

124 S Fulton St

Tallgrass Village Apartments & Townhomes

301 S Virginia St

415 S Oswego St

1435 4th Ave N
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 | $789 | $720 | $960 |
Marathon 1 Bedroom Apartments | $839 | $525 | $1,270 |
Marathon 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,307 | $550 | $1,700 |
Marathon 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,410 | $695 | $1,860 |
Marathon 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,700 | $1,625 | $1,775 |
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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 |
Park View Apartments | 1 Bed/ 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $725 |
Deer Creek Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
Okabena Tower 40+ | 1 BR/1 BA | 1BR,1BA | $785 |
Phillips Luxury Apartments | 1Br1Bc | 1BR,1BA | $787 |
Seneca Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marathon, IA and Nearby
As of April 17, 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 Bed 2 Bath Townhome Model at Prairie Trail Village Apartments & Townhomes starting at $1,585 with a $1.24 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 |
Prairie Trail Village Apartments & Townhomes | 3 Bed 2 Bath Townhome | 3BR,2BA | $1.24 |
Ashley Estates | 2 Bedroom - b | 2BR,2BA | $1.19 |
Phillips Luxury Apartments | 1BR1BAb | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
Seneca Place Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.09 |
Eytcheson Estates Sherburn | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.93 |
Deer Creek Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $1.17 |
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 Prairie Trail Village Apartments & Townhomes and starts from $1,585.
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