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Rental Market Trends in Appleton, WI

What is the average rent in Appleton, WI?

$1,010/month

Average Rent

755 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.4%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Appleton, WI is $1,010 per month. This is 38% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Appleton more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Appleton, you can expect to pay about $1,001 per month for a studio, $1,010 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,204 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,623 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,001/month
452 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,010/month
755 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,204/month
1,062 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,623/month
1,527 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,339/month
957 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,089/month
1,353 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,537/month
1,875 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,625/month
522 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,678/month
816 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,823/month
1,298 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Appleton, WI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.4%, which averages out to $25 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Appleton?

Based on current rent prices, South Appleton, Crosswinds Estates and Applecreek Estates are the most affordable neighborhoods in Appleton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Appleton
$1,014/month
844 Sq Ft
Crosswinds Estates
$1,045/month
818 Sq Ft
Applecreek Estates
$1,108/month
927 Sq Ft
North Boundary Run
$1,342/month
761 Sq Ft
Downtown Appleton
$1,457/month
671 Sq Ft
College Avenue Historic District
$1,461/month
659 Sq Ft
City Park Historic District
$1,469/month
662 Sq Ft
Butte des Morts Heights
$1,762/month
550 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Appleton?

Based on current rent prices, Butte des Morts Heights, City Park Historic District and College Avenue Historic District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Appleton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Butte des Morts Heights
$1,762/month
550 Sq Ft
City Park Historic District
$1,469/month
662 Sq Ft
College Avenue Historic District
$1,461/month
659 Sq Ft
Downtown Appleton
$1,457/month
671 Sq Ft
North Boundary Run
$1,342/month
761 Sq Ft
Applecreek Estates
$1,108/month
927 Sq Ft
Crosswinds Estates
$1,045/month
818 Sq Ft
South Appleton
$1,014/month
844 Sq Ft

Which Appleton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Appleton with the most apartments available are Downtown Appleton, College Avenue Historic District and City Park Historic District .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Appleton
$1,457/month
671 Sq Ft
College Avenue Historic District
$1,461/month
659 Sq Ft
City Park Historic District
$1,469/month
662 Sq Ft
South Appleton
$1,014/month
844 Sq Ft
North Boundary Run
$1,342/month
761 Sq Ft
Applecreek Estates
$1,108/month
927 Sq Ft
Butte des Morts Heights
$1,762/month
550 Sq Ft
Crosswinds Estates
$1,045/month
818 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Appleton, WI?

Because the average rent in Appleton is $1,010, you’ll want to make about $3,366 per month or $40,392 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Appleton, WI is 0.8% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Appleton is 4.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,001 - $1,623. You can expect to pay 1.7% less for groceries, 24.8% less for utilities, and 2.1% less for transportation.

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Appleton, WI

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How does Appleton, WI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

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Appleton, WI

Butte des Morts Heights

Appleton, WI

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One Bedroom
$920/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,379/month
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$1,366/month
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601 County U,
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$1,050 - $2,000

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LUX at Lawrence

329-331 E College Ave,
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$1,425 - $1,900

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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