Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Appleton Neighborhood of Appleton, WI from $527 (71 Rentals)

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property at 109 W Winnebago St

$1,045

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$1,045
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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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109 W Winnebago St

AppletonWI54911

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118 E Franklin St, Unit 120A
$1,100
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$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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Woolen Mills Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Woolen Mills Lofts

218 E South Island StAppleton, WI 54915
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Crescent Lofts
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crescent Lofts

315 W Franklin StAppleton, WI 54911
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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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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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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 1 Bed unit found at Forestview Ct. Apartments priced from $750. Washington Plaza Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Downtown Appleton apartments for rent in Appleton, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forestview Ct. Apartments1 Bedroom upper1BR,1BA$750
Washington Plaza ApartmentsWP1B1BR,1BA$800
Wilson Heightsi Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
430 W. Calumet Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$895
2209 N Michelle Ct22091BR,1BA$925
Fox Bluff3BR/ 1BA3BR,1BA$929
Parkview Village2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$950
Lynndale Apartments2nd Floor W/O Dishwasher2BR,1BA$975
Oakwood Manor Apartments2x1.52BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Appleton, WI

As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Appleton area is the $1.19 price per square foot A Bartell 3Bed Model at Chateau Townhomes in the in the Downtown Appleton neighborhood starting from $1,549. The second greatest value Downtown Appleton apartment is the 821 N Oneida St Model at 821 N Oneida St, Unit Lower starting at $1,375 with a $1.15 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.
Chateau TownhomesA Bartell 3Bed3BR,1.5BA$1.19
821 N Oneida St, Unit Lower821 N Oneida St2BR,1BA$1.15
Fox Valley Meadows3 Bedroom 2 Bath Lower3BR,2BA$1.21
Schindler2 Bed 1 Bath Upper2BR,1BA$1.13
Fox Bluff2BR/ 1BA2BR,1BA$1.13
Lynndale Apartments3rd Floor W/O Dishwasher2BR,1BA$1.17
Oakwood Manor Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.11
Wilson Heights2 Bedroom Plus2BR,2BA$1.17
Washington Plaza ApartmentsWP1B1BR,1BA$0.89
1515 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit Trent Fatla1515 W Wisconsin Ave2BR,1BA$1.00

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Forestview Ct. Apartments which is listed at $750, while the average apartment in Downtown Appleton costs $1,199.

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 1 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 $121 which is $1,078 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Appleton.

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