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Rental Market Trends in Appleton, WI

What is the average rent in Appleton, WI?

$1,070/month

Average Rent

771 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Appleton, WI is $1,070 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,626/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 $1,056 per month for a studio, $1,070 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,240 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,719 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,056/month
475 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,070/month
771 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,240/month
1,063 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,719/month
1,528 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,668/month
726 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,322/month
1,415 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,235/month
1,923 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,639/month
1,111 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,660/month
598 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,927/month
1,676 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Appleton, WI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $19 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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Rent Ranges in Appleton, WI
Last Updated March 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Appleton, WI
Percentage*
Rent Range
11% Below $700/month
26% $700 - $1,000/month
47% $1,001 - $1,500/month
14% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Appleton?

Based on current rent prices, South Appleton, Crosswinds Estates and City Park Historic District are the most affordable neighborhoods in Appleton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Appleton
$1,040/month
860 Sq Ft
Crosswinds Estates
$1,045/month
818 Sq Ft
City Park Historic District
$1,356/month
661 Sq Ft
Downtown Appleton
$1,426/month
688 Sq Ft
College Avenue Historic District
$1,434/month
689 Sq Ft
Butte des Morts Heights
$1,458/month
580 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Appleton?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Butte des Morts Heights
$1,458/month
580 Sq Ft
College Avenue Historic District
$1,434/month
689 Sq Ft
Downtown Appleton
$1,426/month
688 Sq Ft
City Park Historic District
$1,356/month
661 Sq Ft
Crosswinds Estates
$1,045/month
818 Sq Ft
South Appleton
$1,040/month
860 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
$1,426/month
688 Sq Ft
College Avenue Historic District
$1,434/month
689 Sq Ft
City Park Historic District
$1,356/month
661 Sq Ft
South Appleton
$1,040/month
860 Sq Ft
Butte des Morts Heights
$1,458/month
580 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 $1,070, you’ll want to make about $3,566 per month or $42,792 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 2.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Appleton is 1.0% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,056 - $1,719. You can expect to pay 0.2% less for groceries, 14.6% less for utilities, and 4.8% 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

South Appleton

Appleton, WI

Butte des Morts Heights

Appleton, WI

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One Bedroom
$970/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,421/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,378/month
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$1,420 - $1,525

2 Beds

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N Kensington Drive

600-610 N Kensington Dr,
Appleton, WI 54915

$1,875 - $2,500 Total Monthly Price

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The Royal Villas at the Golf Links

601 County U,
Wrightstown, WI 54180

$1,050 - $2,000

Studio - 2 Beds

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14 Communities in Appleton
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Lexington Management
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10 Communities in Appleton
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Focus Property Group
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  • 15

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8 Communities in Appleton
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Toonen Properties
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7 Communities in Appleton
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ACC Management Group, Inc.
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National Management
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Diamond Property Management, LLC
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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 February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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