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Rental Market Trends in Appleton, WI

What is the average rent in Appleton, WI?

$1,074/month

Average Rent

772 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Appleton, WI is $1,074 per month. This is 35% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $1,050 per month for a studio, $1,074 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,250 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,711 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,050/month
502 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,074/month
772 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,250/month
1,066 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,711/month
1,529 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,524/month
931 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,229/month
1,215 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,702/month
1,214 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,424/month
1,182 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,932/month
1,510 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Appleton, WI?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1.6%, 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 April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Appleton, WI
Percentage*
Rent Range
11% Below $700/month
25% $700 - $1,000/month
47% $1,001 - $1,500/month
15% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Appleton?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Crosswinds Estates
$1,050/month
818 Sq Ft
South Appleton
$1,066/month
863 Sq Ft
City Park Historic District
$1,210/month
662 Sq Ft
Downtown Appleton
$1,357/month
694 Sq Ft
College Avenue Historic District
$1,363/month
695 Sq Ft
Butte des Morts Heights
$1,574/month
582 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
$1,574/month
582 Sq Ft
College Avenue Historic District
$1,363/month
695 Sq Ft
Downtown Appleton
$1,357/month
694 Sq Ft
City Park Historic District
$1,210/month
662 Sq Ft
South Appleton
$1,066/month
863 Sq Ft
Crosswinds Estates
$1,050/month
818 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
$1,357/month
694 Sq Ft
College Avenue Historic District
$1,363/month
695 Sq Ft
City Park Historic District
$1,210/month
662 Sq Ft
South Appleton
$1,066/month
863 Sq Ft
Butte des Morts Heights
$1,574/month
582 Sq Ft
Crosswinds Estates
$1,050/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 $1,074, you’ll want to make about $3,580 per month or $42,960 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 $1,050 - $1,711. 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

1,380 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

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Appleton, WI

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Appleton, WI

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Appleton, WI 54915

$2,500 - $2,850 Total Monthly Price

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19 Communities in Appleton
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10 Communities in Appleton
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Focus Property Group
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8 Communities in Appleton
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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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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.

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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