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Woolen Mills Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woolen Mills Lofts

218 E South Island StAppleton, WI 54915
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Regency Court
1 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Court

2011 Regency CtAppleton, WI 54915
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TURTLE CAY
1 Bedroom Apartments

TURTLE CAY

2021 Regency CtAppleton, WI 54915
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Schaefer St Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Schaefer St Apartments

2212 S Schaefer StAppleton, WI 54915
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Maplecrest Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maplecrest Apartments

2109 S Maplecrest DrAppleton, WI 54915
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Appleton, WI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Appleton, WI

Pricing Updated: 09/05/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Appleton, WI area range in price from $502 to $5,500 with an overall median price of $3,757. The three Appleton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Apple Creek Estates at $699, South Appleton at $919, and Northwood Park at $502. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Appleton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Apple Creek Estates$1,700$69925
South Appleton$1,950$91913
Northwood Park$3,520$50232
Colony Oaks$3,800$86941
City Park Historic District$4,570$50251
Downtown Appleton$4,570$50246
Grand Chute$4,570$50263
Lawsburg$4,570$50252
Outer Appleton$4,570$502148

Cheapest Available Appleton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Appleton, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at Craftsman Village of Appleton in the Downtown Appleton neighborhood priced from $570. Tech Village in the Outer Appleton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 4 Beds apartment currently listed from $610. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Appleton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Craftsman Village of Appleton2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$570
Tech Village4x2 - Full Apartment4BR,2BA$610
Marquette Highlands Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$730
Forestview Ct. Apartments1bd upper1BR,1BA$750
Wilson Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
EVERGREEN PLACE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$849
Washington Plaza ApartmentsWP1B1BR,1BA$850
Fourth Street Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$850
Aspen Ridge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
EVERGREEN PLACE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Appleton, WI

As of September 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Appleton area is the $0.92 price per square foot Gulliver Model at Novella in the in the South Appleton neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Appleton apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Craftsman Village of Appleton starting at $570 with a $0.46 price per square foot in the Downtown Appleton neighborhood. 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.
NovellaGulliver3BR,2BA$0.92
Craftsman Village of Appleton2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.46
Sunrise Park Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.93
Stillmeadow Village2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.04
Northbrook CrossingCondo Style-Upper Private Ent2BR,2BA$1.08
Tech Village4x24BR,2BA$0.58
Wilson Heights2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.99
Washington Plaza ApartmentsWP1B1BR,1BA$0.95
Lynndale Apartments2nd Floor W/O Dishwasher2BR,1BA$1.08
Marquette Highlands Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04

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Appleton Overview

Located southwest of Green Bay and considered one of the 'Fox cities' due to its close proximity to the fabled Fox River, Appleton apartments are a great way to get to know the proud state of Wisconsin. A hub of both industry and artistic pursuit, Appleton offers some of the best in midwest living to be found.

Why live in Appleton, WI?

With a number of national employers calling Appleton home, including Miller Electric and Thrivent Financial, this charming city is a great place to raise a family. Students flock to the local college, giving the entire downtown scene a crack of youthful energy, and the scenic natural beauty of Wisconsin is in full display for Appleton apartment residents for much of the year.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Appleton, WI

Ranked #36

Among cities in Wisconsin for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Appleton, WI

Walk Score®

46 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

51 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Appleton Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Appleton?

The cheapest apartment in Appleton is Marquette Highlands Apartments which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in Appleton costs $3,757.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Appleton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 32 regular apartments in Appleton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Appleton?

Cheap apartments in Appleton have an average cost of $343 which is $3,414 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Appleton.

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