Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Appleton Neighborhood of Appleton, WI from $400 (54 Rentals)

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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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Parkview Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Village

2820 S Kernan AveAppleton, WI 54915
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Scottsdale Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Scottsdale Apartments

205-235 W Calumet StAppleton, WI 54915
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Driscoll Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Driscoll Apartments

1401 S Driscoll StAppleton, WI 54914
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Fox Valley Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Valley Apartments

2912 N Meade StAppleton, WI 54911
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SCHAEFER CIRCLE
2 Bedroom Apartments

SCHAEFER CIRCLE

1503 Schaefer CirAppleton, WI 54915
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IMPERIAL LANE
2 Bedroom Apartments

IMPERIAL LANE

2229 Imperial LnAppleton, WI 54915
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Fox Bluff
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Fox Bluff

600-610 N Owaissa StAppleton, WI 54911

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The Lucille
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lucille

2405 Honey Lou CtAppleton, WI 54915
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Northland
2 Bedroom Apartments

Northland

1200 E Northland AveAppleton, WI 54911
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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. Marquette Highland, LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. 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
Marquette Highland, LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$730
Forestview Ct. Apartments1bd upper1BR,1BA$750
Wilson Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Lynndale Apartments3rd Floor W/O Dishwasher2BR,1BA$900
The Lucille1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$949
Virginia Village1 Bed 1 Bath no garage1BR,1BA$969
Spencer Village Apartments-Appleton51 2BED/1BA2BR,1BA$1,005
MIDWAY GARDENS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Lower2BR,1BA$1,020
2125 Camelot Court1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Appleton, WI

As of November 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Appleton area is the $0.46 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Craftsman Village of Appleton in the in the Downtown Appleton neighborhood starting from $570. The second greatest value Downtown Appleton apartment is the 2 Bedroom Townhouse Model at Applegate Apartments starting at $1,315 with a $1.20 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 Appleton2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.46
Applegate Apartments2 Bedroom Townhouse2BR,1BA$1.20
MIDWAY GARDENS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Lower2BR,1BA$0.97
Schindler2 Bed 1 Bath Lower2BR,1BA$1.15
Spencer Village Apartments-Appleton51 2BED/1BA2BR,1BA$1.01
220 Valley Road1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.13
Wilson Heights2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.99
Lynndale Apartments2nd Floor W/O Dishwasher2BR,1BA$1.08
Forestview Ct. Apartments2bd upper2BR,1BA$1.13
Marquette Highland, LLC1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI

Ranked #2

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

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4.0
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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!

Getting Around the Downtown Appleton Neighborhood in Appleton, WI

Walk Score®

96 / 100

Walker’s Paradise

Daily errands do not require a car

Bike Score®

61 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Appleton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Appleton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Appleton is under $1,030.

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

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Appleton is Marquette Highland, LLC which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in Downtown Appleton costs $3,935.

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 5 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 $293 which is $3,642 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Appleton.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.