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Rental Market Trends in Appleton, WI

What is the average rent in Appleton, WI?

$1,073/month

Average Rent

774 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2026, the average rent in Appleton, WI is $1,073 per month. This is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,644/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 $1,039 per month for a studio, $1,073 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,251 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
$1,039/month
502 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,073/month
774 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,251/month
1,067 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,719/month
1,528 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,498/month
849 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,147/month
1,221 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,341/month
965 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,000/month
1,497 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Appleton, WI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.5%, which averages out to $17 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 June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Appleton, WI
Percentage*
Rent Range
10% Below $700/month
27% $700 - $1,000/month
48% $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, City Park Historic District and Downtown Appleton are the most affordable neighborhoods in Appleton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
South Appleton
$1,053/month
868 Sq Ft
City Park Historic District
$1,392/month
677 Sq Ft
Downtown Appleton
$1,468/month
705 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Appleton?

Based on current rent prices, Downtown Appleton, City Park Historic District and South Appleton are the most expensive neighborhoods in Appleton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Appleton
$1,468/month
705 Sq Ft
City Park Historic District
$1,392/month
677 Sq Ft
South Appleton
$1,053/month
868 Sq Ft

Which Appleton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Appleton
$1,468/month
705 Sq Ft
City Park Historic District
$1,392/month
677 Sq Ft
South Appleton
$1,053/month
868 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 $1,073, you’ll want to make about $3,576 per month or $42,912 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 $1,039 - $1,719. You can expect to pay 0.2% less for groceries, 14.6% less for utilities, and 4.8% less for transportation.

City

Appleton, WI

1,329 Available Apartments for Rent

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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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Apartment Averages

South Appleton

Appleton, WI

Downtown Appleton

Appleton, WI

Studio
-
$1,218/month
One Bedroom
$977/month
$1,392/month
Two Bedroom
$1,440/month
$1,830/month
Three Bedroom
$1,378/month
$2,131/month
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Eagle Heights Apartments

9111 Eagle Heights Dr,
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$1,545 - $1,585

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8443-8455 Marlo Ave,
Neenah, WI 54956

$1,420 - $1,525

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600-610 N Kensington Dr,
Appleton, WI 54915

$2,500 Total Monthly Price

2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Appleton, WI

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  • 14,466

    Units

  • 124

    Cities

19 Communities in Appleton
Northern Management
Northern Management
  • 98

    Communities

  • 14,563

    Units

  • 39

    Cities

16 Communities in Appleton
Lexington Management
Lexington Management
  • 37

    Communities

  • 3,597

    Units

  • 14

    Cities

10 Communities in Appleton
Focus Property Group
Focus Property Group
  • 29

    Communities

  • 3,990

    Units

  • 12

    Cities

8 Communities in Appleton
Toonen Properties
Toonen Properties
  • 18

    Communities

  • 3,524

    Units

  • 6

    Cities

7 Communities in Appleton
ACC Management Group, Inc.
ACC Management Group, Inc.
  • 49

    Communities

  • 2,960

    Units

  • 33

    Cities

4 Communities in Appleton
National Management
National Management
  • 26

    Communities

  • 2,325

    Units

  • 17

    Cities

4 Communities in Appleton
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Diamond Property Management, LLC
  • 36

    Communities

  • 2,120

    Units

  • 22

    Cities

3 Communities in Appleton

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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 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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