Legacy Park Apartments
8443-8455 Marlo Ave,
Neenah, WI 54956
2 Beds | $1,375 - $1,490
Rental Market Trends in Appleton, WI
What is the average rent in Appleton, WI?
$993/month
Average Rent
751 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.8%
Increase in the Last Year
As of July 2025, the average rent in Appleton, WI is $993 per month. This is 39% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/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 $999 per month for a studio, $993 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,180 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,641 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Appleton, WI?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.8%, which averages out to $29 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 July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
14%
Below $700/month
31%
$700 - $1,000/month
41%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
12%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
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.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Appleton?
Based on current rent prices, College Avenue Historic District, Downtown Appleton and North Boundary Run are the most expensive neighborhoods in Appleton.
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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 South Appleton .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Appleton, WI?
Because the average rent in Appleton is $993, you’ll want to make about $3,310 per month or $39,720 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 $993 - $1,641. You can expect to pay 1.7% less for groceries, 24.8% less for utilities, and 2.1% less for transportation.
How does Appleton, WI compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Appleton, WI to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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One Bedroom
$886/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,372/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,361/month
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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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.