Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Appleton Neighborhood of Appleton, WI from $500 (76 Rentals)

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Urbane115 Apartments
$1,285 - $2,250
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$1,250 - $2,215
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$1,285 - $2,250
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 8

Urbane115 Apartments

115 E Washington StAppleton, WI 54911
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The Residences at Zuelke
$1,304 - $1,939
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$1,104 - $1,739
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$1,304 - $1,939
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The Residences at Zuelke

105 W College AveAppleton, WI 54911
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property at 2709 Hillwood Ct

$1,400

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2709 Hillwood Ct

AppletonWI54911

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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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Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Appleton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Appleton area of Appleton, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at Craftsman Village of Appleton priced from $570. Wilson Heights has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Downtown Appleton apartments for rent in Appleton, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Craftsman Village of Appleton2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$570
Wilson Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$830
Heritage Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Virginia Village1 Bed 1 Bath no garage1BR,1BA$899
Lynndale Apartments2nd Floor W/O Dishwasher2BR,1BA$975
220 Valley Road1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
The Ridge on Calumet1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$999
1101 E South RiverStudio1BR,1BA$999
2520 S Kerry Lane1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Appleton, WI

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Appleton area is the $0.88 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Craftsman Village of Appleton in the in the Downtown Appleton neighborhood starting from $1,213. The second greatest value Downtown Appleton apartment is the A Lawe 3 Bed Model at Chateau Townhomes starting at $1,399 with a $1.08 price per square foot in the Downtown Appleton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Appleton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Craftsman Village of Appleton3 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Chateau TownhomesA Lawe 3 Bed3BR,1.5BA$1.08
Woolen Mills Lofts3x23BR,2BA$1.16
Schindler2 Bed 1 Bath Upper2BR,1BA$1.12
220 Valley Road1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.05
Stone Meadows Apartments1 Bedroom (Upper)1BR,1BA$1.19
Wilson Heights2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.14
Northland2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.17
Lynndale Apartments3rd Floor W/O Dishwasher2BR,1BA$1.17
Heritage Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08

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Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI

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Lifestyle Ratings

Our team compiles millions of data points to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities and towns across the United States and customized analysis for Central Appleton, WI. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Appleton Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Appleton?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Appleton is Wilson Heights which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Downtown Appleton costs $9,406.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 8 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Appleton?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Appleton have an average cost of $275 which is $9,131 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Appleton.

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