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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Appleton, WI

Pricing Updated: 07/23/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Appleton, WI area range in price from $545 to $14,491 with an overall median price of $3,966. The three Appleton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Appleton at $849, Apple Creek Estates at $584, and Colony Oaks at $651. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Appleton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
South Appleton$1,950$84924
Apple Creek Estates$2,725$58489
Colony Oaks$2,725$65140
Northwood Park$3,587$65172
Outer Appleton$4,195$545250
City Park Historic District$5,129$57052
Downtown Appleton$5,129$57059
Grand Chute$5,129$57082
Lawsburg$5,129$57053

Cheapest Available Appleton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Appleton, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at Crescent Lofts in the Downtown Appleton neighborhood priced from $697. Forestview Ct. Apartments in the Downtown Appleton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $750. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Appleton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Crescent Lofts2x2-HV2BR,2BA$697
Forestview Ct. Apartments1 Bedroom upper1BR,1BA$750
Virginia Village1 Bed 1 Bath no garage1BR,1BA$849

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Appleton, WI

As of July 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Appleton area is the $1.04 price per square foot Odessa Model at Windgate Terrace in the in the Apple Creek Estates neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Appleton apartment is the 2BR/2.0BA Model at Willow Creek starting at $1,229 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Outer 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.
Windgate TerraceOdessa3BR,2BA$1.04
Willow Creek2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$0.93
Sunrise Park Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.95
Crystal Springs ApartmentsThe Silverstone - 1100-1200 Sqft2BR,1.5BA$1.10
Northbrook CrossingCondo Style-Lower Private Ent2BR,2BA$1.08
701-7123 S Timmers Ln3 Beds, 1.5 Baths3BR,1.5BA$1.13
Tech Village4x2 Premium4BR,2BA$0.73
Mapletrail1 Bed 1 Bath Upper1BR,1BA$1.03
Heritage EstatesUpper Xtra Large2BR,1BA$1.05
Heritage Estates1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.03

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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 $545 to $14,491. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Appleton ranging from $725 to $4,500.

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 $725 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,056.

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 $750 to $4,435, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,495 to $2,300. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $545.

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