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Appleton, WI Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Appleton, WI

Pricing Updated: 07/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Appleton, WI area range in price from $725 to $11,970 with an overall median price of $7,278. The three Appleton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Apple Creek Estates at $821, South Appleton at $899, and Grand Chute at $725. 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$82129
South Appleton$1,980$89917
Grand Chute$4,650$72579
City Park Historic District$8,310$72562
Downtown Appleton$8,310$72570
Lawsburg$8,310$72558
Outer Appleton$8,310$725171
Colony Oaks$11,970$82126
Northwood Park$11,970$75028

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. Marquette Highlands Apartments in the Downtown Appleton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. 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
Marquette Highlands Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$730
Forestview Ct. Apartments1bd upper1BR,1BA$750
Fox Ridge0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$799
Crescent Lofts1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$800
Lakeview Ridge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
EVERGREEN PLACE1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
Aspen Ridge1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$899
Casaloma Towers ApartmentGlasgowStudio,1BA$900
Lynndale Apartments3rd Floor W/O Dishwasher2BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Appleton, WI

As of July 21, 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 Odessa Model at Windgate Terrace starting at $1,600 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Apple Creek Estates 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
Windgate TerraceOdessa3BR,2BA$1.04
Meadowbreeze CrossingGrayling3BR,2BA$1.05
Chateau TownhomesB Lawe 3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.04
Craftsman Village of Appleton2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.46
Sunrise Park Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.93
Crystal Springs2BD,FP,ON upper2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Stillmeadow Village2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.04
Crescent Lofts1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.82
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 a cheap apartment in Appleton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Appleton is under $900.

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 $7,278.

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 41 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 $253 which is $7,025 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Appleton.

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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