
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Appleton Neighborhood of Appleton, WI from $500 (58 Rentals)
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Marquette Highlands Apartments

Forestview Ct. Apartments

1513 E Harding Dr, Unit 2 Bedroom Apartments

Chateau Village

1116 W 8th St
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1901 S Jefferson St

Applegate Apartments

816 1/2 W Winnebago St

402 S Memorial Dr, Unit 4 Upper Back

Pinetree Estates

The Ridge on Calumet

712 W Lorain St

Springdale Apartments
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109 E Mitchell Ave

139 E Mitchell Ave

1019 N Division St

Avant Apartments

PLANK ROAD ESTATES
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204 N State St, Unit 204 1/2 - upper
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Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Appleton?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Appleton Studio Apartments | $1,190 | $1,086 | $1,297 |
Downtown Appleton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,320 | $725 | $3,450 |
Downtown Appleton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,807 | $750 | $8,970 |
Downtown Appleton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,645 | $1,049 | $10,000+ |
Downtown Appleton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,008 | $1,980 | $10,000+ |
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There are currently 58 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Appleton Neighborhood of Appleton, WI.
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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 Highlands Apartments 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Craftsman Village of Appleton | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $570 |
Marquette Highlands Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $730 |
Forestview Ct. Apartments | 1bd lower | 1BR,1BA | $750 |
Virginia Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $799 |
Chateau Village | Remodeled 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $896 |
Lynndale Apartments | 3rd Floor W/O Dishwasher | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Wilson Heights | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $995 |
Pinetree Estates | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upper Den | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
ROYAL LIGHTS | 2230 | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Appleton, WI
As of June 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Appleton area is the $0.96 price per square foot A, Pershing: 3 Bed 1.5 Bath Model at Chateau Townhomes in the in the Downtown Appleton neighborhood starting from $1,249. The second greatest value Downtown Appleton apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Craftsman Village of Appleton starting at $570 with a $0.46 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Chateau Townhomes | A, Pershing: 3 Bed 1.5 Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $0.96 |
Craftsman Village of Appleton | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1.5BA | $0.46 |
220 Valley Road | 1 Bedroom/1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
ROYAL LIGHTS | 2230 | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Wilson Heights | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.11 |
Lynndale Apartments | 2nd Floor W/O Dishwasher | 2BR,1BA | $1.08 |
Pinetree Estates | 1 Bed 1 Bath Upper Den | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
Forestview Ct. Apartments | 2bd upper | 2BR,1BA | $1.13 |
Virginia Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath - Large | 1BR,1BA | $1.20 |
Marquette Highlands Apartments | 1 bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleDowntown Appleton, Appleton, WI
Ranked #2
Among neighborhoods in Appleton, WI for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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.
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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 Marquette Highlands Apartments which is listed at $730, while the average apartment in Downtown Appleton costs $8,980.
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 $137 which is $8,843 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Appleton.
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