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property at 500 1st Ave S

$460

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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500 1st Ave S

FairmountND58030
property at 539 Pacific Ave SW

$650 - $3,800

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$650

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539 Pacific Ave SW

WillmarMN56201
property at 318 S 3rd St

$730

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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318 S 3rd St

MilanMN56262
property at 308 S 3rd St

$730

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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308 S 3rd St

MilanMN56262

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property at 316 S 3rd St

$730

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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316 S 3rd St

MilanMN56262
property at 710 18th St S

$1,100

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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710 18th St S

BensonMN56215

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property at 708 18th St S

$1,200 - $1,700

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708 18th St S

BensonMN56215

Appleton, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Appleton Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Appleton, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at RC Square Apartments in the Downtown Marshall neighborhood priced from $625. North Valley Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Appleton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
RC Square Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$625
North Valley ApartmentsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$700
Wildwood Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$725

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Appleton, MN and Nearby

As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Appleton area is the $1.35 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Model at East Point Village Apartments in the starting from $1,255. The second greatest value Appleton apartment is the Two Bedroom One Bathroom Model at Thunder Hawk Apartments starting at $1,225 with a $1.33 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Appleton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
East Point Village Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.35
Thunder Hawk ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.33
RC Square Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.70
Runestone Grand Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.07
Cardinal Estates1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.05
Bethel On BryantRenville - 1/11BR,1BA$0.96
Lamplighter ApartmentsTwo Bedroom One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.30
1505 Becker Ave SE1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.18
505 15th Ave SW2 bed 1 bath2BR,1BA$1.39
Westfield Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.23

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Frequently Asked Questions about Appleton

What type of rentals are currently available in Appleton?

There are currently 72 Apartments for Rent in Appleton, MN with pricing that ranges from $525 to $2,440. There are also 27 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Appleton ranging from $460 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Appleton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Appleton ranges from $460 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,030.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Appleton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Appleton range from $1,150 to $1,750, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $1,880. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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