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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Appleton, WI

Pricing Updated: 09/06/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Appleton, WI area range in price from $570 to $10,672 with an overall median price of $1,369. The three Appleton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Grand Chute at $1,216, Downtown Appleton at $1,225, and City Park Historic District at $1,249. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Appleton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Grand Chute$1,216$570107
Downtown Appleton$1,225$57067
City Park Historic District$1,249$57056
Lawsburg$1,249$57060
Apple Creek Estates$1,400$58482
South Appleton$1,400$84912
Outer Appleton$1,436$570262
Northwood Park$1,485$65167
Colony Oaks$1,600$65150

Cheapest Available Appleton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Appleton, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Forestview Ct. Apartments in the Downtown Appleton neighborhood priced from $750. Wilson Avenue Apartments in the Downtown Appleton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $795. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Appleton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Forestview Ct. Apartments1 Bedroom upper1BR,1BA$750
Wilson Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$795
430 W. Calumet Street1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$795
Wilson Heightsi Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
Fourth Street Apartments1x11BR,1BA$850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Appleton, WI

As of September 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Appleton area is the $1.09 price per square foot The Breckenridge - 1260 Sqft Model at Silver Springs Apartments in the in the Outer Appleton neighborhood starting from $1,370. The second greatest value Appleton apartment is the 2BR/2BA Model at Sunrise Park Apartments starting at $1,135 with a $0.95 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.
Silver Springs ApartmentsThe Breckenridge - 1260 Sqft2BR,2BA$1.09
Sunrise Park Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$0.95
Northbrook CrossingCondo Style-Lower Private Ent2BR,2BA$1.08
Stillmeadow Village2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.13
Fox Valley Meadows3 Bedroom 1 Bath Upper3BR,1BA$1.13
Heritage EstatesStyle 2 Lower2BR,1BA$1.11
Fox Bluff2BR/ 1BA2BR,1BA$1.13
Oakwood Manor Apartments2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.11
1515 W Wisconsin Ave, Unit Trent Fatla1515 W Wisconsin Ave2BR,1BA$1.00
Wilson Avenue Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.06

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Frequently Asked Questions about Appleton

What type of rentals are currently available in Appleton?

There are currently 264 Apartments for Rent in Appleton, WI with pricing that ranges from $570 to $10,672. 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 $1,847.

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 $4,934, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $2,695. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,425 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,850.

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