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Highlights

  • Full-size washer and dryer
  • Vaulted ceilings
  • Walk-in closets
  • Modern amenities
  • Stainless steel kitchen appliances
  • Smoke-free community

Location

4312 N Lightning Dr, Appleton, WI 54913, USA
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Management

Pfefferle Management, Inc.

Leasing office

(920) 560-5032

Property Overview

Trail’s Edge Apartments offers a strong overall living experience, with an 8.6 Zumper Expert Rating, excellent value, and standout scores for amenities and location. It features modern comforts like a full-size washer and dryer, vaulted ceilings, walk-in closets, and an attached garage, while also supporting work-from-home, pet-friendly, and quiet living needs with convenient nearby shopping.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.8
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Trail’s Edge Apartments—where comfort, convenience, and low is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Trail’s Edge Apartments—where comfort, convenience, and low has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Grocery store nearby
  • Balcony
  • Pet friendly

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Work-from-home

Floor plans

2BR/2.0BA2 bed2 bath1,076+ sqft$1,400–$1,475 /mo7 units availableCelebrate the Magic of the Season at Trail's Edge Apartments! For a limited time, receive Half off your First Month's RENT when you make Trails Edge your new home. Don't miss this limited-time fall special. Offer ends November 30, 2026. Welcome to Trails Edge Apartments in Appleton, where comfort, convenience, and modern living come together in this spacious 1,076-square-foot upper unit. Featuring two split bedroom layout and two full bathrooms, this thoughtfully designed unit offers plenty of room to relax and enjoy everyday living. This unit faces the front of the building, community grounds. The unit includes a full-size washer and dryer, stainless steel kitchen appliances, and a private one-stall garage for added convenience. Even better, rent includes heat, gas, water, sewer, hot water, trash, and recycling, lawn care/snow removal, making budgeting simple and hassle-free. Located alongside the scenic Apple Creek Trail and just minutes from Interstate 41, Trails Edge offers convenient access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and everyday essentials. Residents also enjoy the convenience of high-speed internet options through AT&T Fiber or Spectrum, all within a smoke-free community designed for comfortable, worry-free living. Trail’s Edge Apartments—where comfort, convenience, and low-maintenance living come together!

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Amenities for Trail’s Edge Apartments—where comfort, convenience, and low

Apartment Amenities

PatioSplit Bedroom Layout
Upper Unit

Appliances

In-Unit LaundryWasher and Dryer

Building

Cats OK

Grounds

Garage Parking
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Parking Policy

Garage Parking

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Allowed
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Building details

Property details

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About Trail’s Edge Apartments—where comfort, convenience, and low

HomeApartments in Appleton Trail’s Edge Apartments—where comfort, convenience, and low

Welcome to Trails Edge Apartments in Appleton! Offering spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom units ranging from 1,076 to 1,163 square feet, Trails Edge features thoughtfully designed floor plans, including desirable split-bedroom layouts that provide both privacy and functionality. Each unit showcases an open-concept design with vaulted ceilings, abundant storage space, walk-in closets, and views of either beautifully maintained green space or the community grounds. Units includes a full-size washer and dryer, stainless steel kitchen appliances, wall air conditioning, and an attached one- or two-stall garage for added convenience. Even better, rent includes heat, gas, water, sewer, hot water, trash, and recycling, lawn care/snow removal, making budgeting simple and hassle-free. Located alongside the scenic Apple Creek Trail and just minutes from Interstate 41, Trails Edge offers convenient access to shopping, dining, entertainment, and everyday essentials. Residents also enjoy the convenience of high-speed internet options through AT&T Fiber or Spectrum, all within a smoke-free community designed for comfortable, worry-free living. Come home to modern amenities, generous living space, and a community designed to fit your lifestyle. Schedule your tour today and discover why so many residents are proud to call Trails Edge home.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.8
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.8 out of 10 overall, Trail’s Edge Apartments—where comfort, convenience, and low is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Trail’s Edge Apartments—where comfort, convenience, and low has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Trail’s Edge Apartments—where comfort, convenience, and low
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Trail’s Edge Apartments—where comfort, convenience, and low offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·10A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Trail’s Edge Apartments—where comfort, convenience, and low stands out as a premier property with an impressive array of amenities and an excellent standard of living. Residents here have access to many of the most popular and desired perks—cats allowed—making this one of the top choices for renters seeking unparalleled comfort and convenience.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Trail’s Edge Apartments—where comfort, convenience, and low is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Trail’s Edge Apartments—where comfort, convenience, and low does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Trail’s Edge Apartments—where comfort, convenience, and low is great for:

Pet owners

  • 3 pet hospitals in the area

Work-from-home

  • High speed internet is an amenity
  • Quiet environment with little noise pollution
  • 1 internet service provider option nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Trail’s Edge Apartments—where comfort, convenience, and low compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Grocery store nearby
Only 0.3 miles from the nearest store
Balcony
Easy access to the outdoors
Pet friendly
This property allows pets

Considerations

Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1.7 miles away

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Rent trends in Appleton

2-bedroom apartments at Trail’s Edge Apartments—where comfort, convenience, and low cost about 19% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Appleton.

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Appleton
A table of studio rental data trends in Appleton
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$1,119
December 2024$1,142
January 2025$1,147
February 2025$1,138
March 2025$1,186
April 2025$1,225
May 2025$1,054
June 2025$1,056
July 2025$1,059
August 2025$807
September 2025$785
October 2025$793
November 2025$802
December 2025$817
January 2026$821
February 2026$965
March 2026$1,242
April 2026$1,365
May 2026$1,375
June 2026$1,631
July 2026$1,312
August 2026$1,427
September 2026$1,237
October 2026$1,187

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$56,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $56,000 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,400.
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Schools near Trail’s Edge Apartments—where comfort, convenience, and low

Huntley Elementary School

2224 n ullman st

appleton, WI, 54911

PK, K-6Public
B+

Appleton Community 4K

2701 north oneida st (inside the appleton area school district welcome center)

appleton, WI, 54911

PKPublic

4K Center for Literacy

614 e kimberly ave

kimberly, WI, 54136

PKPublic

Oneida Nation School

n7125 seminary rd

oneida, WI, 54155

K-12Public
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Appleton near 4312 N Lightning Dr

Walking

3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Points of interest for 4312 N Lightning Dr, Appleton

Groceries

1/10
No grocery stores within walking distance

Shopping

1/10
Few or no shops within walking distance

Cafes

1/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

4/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

4/10
No high schools within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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