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Appleton, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Appleton, WI

Pricing Updated: 07/21/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Appleton, WI area range in price from $725 to $11,970 with an overall median price of $7,278. The three Appleton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Apple Creek Estates at $821, South Appleton at $899, and Grand Chute at $725. 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$1,700$82129
South Appleton$1,980$89917
Grand Chute$4,650$72579
City Park Historic District$8,310$72562
Downtown Appleton$8,310$72570
Lawsburg$8,310$72558
Outer Appleton$8,310$725171
Colony Oaks$11,970$82126
Northwood Park$11,970$75028

Cheapest Available Appleton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Appleton, WI is a 2 Beds unit found at Craftsman Village of Appleton in the Downtown Appleton neighborhood priced from $570. Marquette Highlands Apartments in the Downtown Appleton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $730. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Appleton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Craftsman Village of Appleton2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$570
Marquette Highlands Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$730
Forestview Ct. Apartments1bd upper1BR,1BA$750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Appleton, WI

As of July 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the Appleton area is the $0.92 price per square foot Gulliver Model at Novella in the in the South Appleton neighborhood starting from $1,699. The second greatest value Appleton apartment is the Odessa Model at Windgate Terrace starting at $1,600 with a $1.04 price per square foot in the Apple Creek Estates 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.
NovellaGulliver3BR,2BA$0.92
Windgate TerraceOdessa3BR,2BA$1.04
Meadowbreeze CrossingGrayling3BR,2BA$1.05
Chateau TownhomesB Lawe 3 Bed 1.5 Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.04
Craftsman Village of Appleton2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$0.46
Sunrise Park Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.93
Crystal Springs2BD,FP,ON upper2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Stillmeadow Village2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.04
Crescent Lofts1 Bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.82
Marquette Highlands Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.04

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Frequently Asked Questions about Appleton

What type of rentals are currently available in Appleton?

There are currently 247 Apartments for Rent in Appleton, WI with pricing that ranges from $725 to $11,970. There are also 67 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Appleton ranging from $1,175 to $3,750.

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 $1,175 to $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $2,069.

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 $11,850, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,275 to $2,950. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,850.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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