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property at 1218 E Sylvan Ave

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Mar 15

1218 E Sylvan Ave

AppletonWI54915

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property at 1213 N Gillett St

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Apr 1

1213 N Gillett St, Unit 1213

1213 N Gillett St
AppletonWI54914
property at 520 S Kensington Dr

$1,350

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$1,350

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Apr 1

520 S Kensington Dr

AppletonWI54915
property at 2709 Hillwood Ct

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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2709 Hillwood Ct

AppletonWI54911

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property at 400 N Richmond St

$1,500

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$1,500

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Apr 1

400 N Richmond St, Unit 435

400 N Richmond St
AppletonWI54911
property at 761 Trailsway Ln

$1,600

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$1,600

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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761 Trailsway Ln

NeenahWI54956

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Appleton, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Appleton, WI

Pricing Updated: 03/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Appleton, WI area range in price from $541 to $11,462 with an overall median price of $4,840. The three Appleton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Apple Creek Estates at $855, South Appleton at $899, and Grand Chute at $541. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Appleton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Apple Creek Estates$1,800$855111
South Appleton$1,950$89928
Grand Chute$3,523$541133
City Park Historic District$5,417$541115
Downtown Appleton$5,417$541120
Lawsburg$5,417$541118
Outer Appleton$5,417$541374
Colony Oaks$7,311$85554
Northwood Park$7,311$541100

Cheapest Available Appleton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Appleton, WI is a 4 Beds unit found at Tech Village in the Outer Appleton neighborhood priced from $545. Craftsman Village of Appleton in the Downtown Appleton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $570. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Appleton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Tech Village4x24BR,2BA$545
Craftsman Village of Appleton2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$570
Forestview Ct. Apartments1bd upper1BR,1BA$750
Wilson Heights1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$830
Heritage Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Appleton, WI

As of March 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Appleton area is the $1.00 price per square foot 1389 W Hiawatha Dr Model at 1389 W Hiawatha Dr, Unit 1389 in the in the Outer Appleton neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Appleton apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Craftsman Village of Appleton starting at $1,213 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the Downtown Appleton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Appleton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1389 W Hiawatha Dr, Unit 13891389 W Hiawatha Dr3BR,1.5BA$1.00
Craftsman Village of Appleton3 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Northbrook CrossingCondo Style-Lower Private Ent2BR,2BA$1.08
Tech Village4x2 Premium4BR,2BA$0.73
Spencer Village Apartments-Appleton51 2BED/1BA2BR,1BA$1.01
Silver Springs ApartmentsThe Silverstone - 935-975 Sqft1BR,1BA$1.11
Schindler1 Bed 1 Bath Upper1BR,1BA$1.10
220 Valley Road1 Bedroom/1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.05
Heritage Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.08
Forestview Ct. Apartments2bd upper2BR,1BA$1.13

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Frequently Asked Questions about Appleton

What type of rentals are currently available in Appleton?

There are currently 259 Apartments for Rent in Appleton, WI with pricing that ranges from $541 to $11,462. There are also 60 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Appleton ranging from $950 to $6,700.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Appleton ranges from $950 to $6,700 with an average monthly rent of $3,007.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Appleton range from $809 to $7,021, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,700 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,800 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,795.

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