Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Appleton Neighborhood of Appleton, WI from $400 (53 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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The Lucille
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Lucille

2405 Honey Lou CtAppleton, WI 54915
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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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220 Valley Road
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

220 Valley Road

220 W Valley RdAppleton, 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 Crescent Lofts priced from $646. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crescent Lofts2x22BR,2BA$646
Marquette Highlands Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$730
Forestview Ct. Apartments1bd upper1BR,1BA$750
Wilson Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$760
Wilson Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$795
Lynndale Apartments3rd Floor W/O Dishwasher2BR,1BA$900
Virginia Village1 Bed 1 Bath w/garage1BR,1BA$919
Royal Court Apartments22302BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Appleton, WI

As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Appleton area is the $0.96 price per square foot C, Lawe: 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 1 Bathroom - Lower Model at MIDWAY GARDENS starting at $1,020 with a $0.97 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 TownhomesC, Lawe: 3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$0.96
MIDWAY GARDENS2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom - Lower2BR,1BA$0.97
Crescent Lofts2x22BR,2BA$0.68
402 S Memorial Dr, Unit 3 Built in Bookcases402 S Memorial Dr2BR,1BA$1.05
Royal Court Apartments22302BR,1BA$1.11
Wilson Heights2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.99
Lynndale Apartments2nd Floor W/O Dishwasher2BR,1BA$1.08
Forestview Ct. Apartments2bd upper2BR,1BA$1.13
Wilson Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.01
Marquette Highlands Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Appleton, Appleton, WI

Ranked #3

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $999.

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 $4,473.

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 43 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 $429 which is $4,044 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Appleton.

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