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1115 N Richmond St

AppletonWI54911
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1745 N Mason St, Unit B
$1,000

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Base Rent$1,000
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1745 N Mason St, Unit B

1745 N Mason StAppleton, WI 54914
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118 E Franklin St, Unit 120A
$1,100

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Base Rent$1,100
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1 Bedroom Apartment Available Oct 1

118 E Franklin St, Unit 120A

118 E Franklin StAppleton, WI 54911
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Appleton, WI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Appleton, WI

Pricing Updated: 09/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Appleton, WI area range in price from $570 to $10,908 with an overall median price of $1,356. The three Appleton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Appleton at $1,216, Grand Chute at $1,237, and City Park Historic District at $1,249. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Appleton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Appleton$1,216$57068
Grand Chute$1,237$57099
City Park Historic District$1,249$57057
Lawsburg$1,249$57061
Apple Creek Estates$1,400$58459
South Appleton$1,400$84921
Outer Appleton$1,425$570224
Northwood Park$1,485$60067
Colony Oaks$1,600$65127

Cheapest Available Appleton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Appleton, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Forestview Ct. Apartments in the Downtown Appleton neighborhood priced from $750. Wilson Avenue Apartments in the Downtown Appleton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Appleton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forestview Ct. Apartments1 Bedroom upper1BR,1BA$750
Wilson Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
430 W. Calumet Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Wilson Heightsi Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Fourth Street Apartments1x11BR,1BA$850
2209 N Michelle Ct22091BR,1BA$925
Fox Village ApartmentsStudio - The Moua1BR,1BA$925
Fox Bluff3BR/ 1BA3BR,1BA$929
Parkview Village2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Appleton, WI

As of September 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Appleton area is the $1.09 price per square foot The Breckenridge - 1260 Sqft Model at Silver Springs Apartments in the in the Outer Appleton neighborhood starting from $1,370. The second greatest value Appleton apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Sunrise Park Apartments starting at $1,135 with a $0.95 price per square foot in the Outer 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.
Silver Springs ApartmentsThe Breckenridge - 1260 Sqft2BR,2BA$1.09
Sunrise Park Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.95
Stillmeadow Village2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.13
Northbrook CrossingCondo Style-Lower Private Ent2BR,2BA$1.08
Fox Valley Meadows3 Bedroom 1 Bath Upper3BR,1BA$1.13
Heritage EstatesStyle 2 Lower2BR,1BA$1.11
Fox Bluff2BR/ 1BA2BR,1BA$1.13
Oakwood Manor Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.11
1515 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit Trent Fatla1515 W Wisconsin Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
Wilson Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.06

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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.

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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 Forestview Ct. Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Appleton costs $1,356.

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 20 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 $341 which is $1,015 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Appleton.

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