Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Appleton Neighborhood of Appleton, WI from $1,000 (8 Rentals)

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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 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
Craftsman Village of Appleton2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$570
Marquette Highlands Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$730
Forestview Ct. Apartments1bd lower1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Appleton, WI

As of June 16, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Chateau TownhomesA, Pershing: 3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$0.96
Craftsman Village of Appleton2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.46
220 Valley Road1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.13
Wilson Heights2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.11
ROYAL LIGHTS22302BR,1BA$1.11
Lynndale Apartments2nd Floor W/O Dishwasher2BR,1BA$1.08
Pinetree Estates1 Bed 1 Bath Upper Den1BR,1BA$1.18
Forestview Ct. Apartments2bd upper2BR,1BA$1.13
Virginia Village1 Bed 1 Bath - Large1BR,1BA$1.20
Marquette Highlands Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Appleton

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Appleton?

There are currently 134 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Appleton, WI with pricing that ranges from $725 to $14,850. There are also 42 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Appleton ranging from $1,000 to $3,100.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Appleton?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Appleton ranges from $1,000 to $3,100 with an average monthly rent of $1,823.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Appleton?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Appleton range from $1,049 to $11,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,050 to $3,100. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,980.

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