Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Appleton Neighborhood of Appleton, WI from $500 (52 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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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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Parkview Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview Village

2820 S Kernan AveAppleton, WI 54915
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The Lucille
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lucille

2405 Honey Lou CtAppleton, WI 54915
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1614 E Harding Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

1614 E Harding Dr

1614 E Harding 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 1 Bed unit found at Woolen Mills Lofts priced from $527. Craftsman Village of Appleton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $570. Here are the most affordable Downtown Appleton apartments for rent in Appleton, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Woolen Mills Lofts1x1 Home1BR,1BA$527
Craftsman Village of Appleton2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$570
Forestview Ct. Apartments1bd upper1BR,1BA$750
Wilson Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$830
Heritage Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$895
Lynndale Apartments3rd Floor W/O Dishwasher2BR,1BA$900
Virginia Village1 Bed 1 Bath no garage1BR,1BA$989
Royal Court Apartments22302BR,1BA$999
220 Valley Road1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Appleton, WI

As of February 18, 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 2 Bed 1 Bath Lower Model at Schindler starting at $1,149 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.
Craftsman Village of Appleton3 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Schindler2 Bed 1 Bath Lower2BR,1BA$1.15
Spencer Village Apartments-Appleton51 2BED/1BA2BR,1BA$1.01
220 Valley Road1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.05
Woolen Mills Lofts1x1 Home1BR,1BA$0.57
Royal Court Apartments22302BR,1BA$1.11
Wilson Heights2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.14
Lynndale Apartments2nd Floor W/O Dishwasher2BR,1BA$1.08
Heritage Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
Forestview Ct. Apartments2bd upper2BR,1BA$1.13

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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 Woolen Mills Lofts which is listed at $527, while the average apartment in Downtown Appleton costs $3,785.

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 11 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 $421 which is $3,364 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Appleton.

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