Average Rent in Appleton, WI and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Appleton, WI

Average rent prices in Appleton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in
Appleton, WI

Rent prices in Appleton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Appleton is $1,200, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Appleton run $999 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,149.


Studio	$1,225	1%	17%
1 bedroom	$999	1%	1%
2 bedroom	$1,149	1%	5%
3 bedroom	$1,975	6%	33%
4 bedroom	$2,500	50%	32%

		Listings
City Park Historic District	$1,145
Colony Oaks	$999
Downtown Appleton	$1,405
Grand Chute	$1,295
Lawsburg	$1,149
Northwood Park	$1,299


Apartments	$1,200	8%	No Change
Condos	$1,247	4%	No Change
Houses	$1,800	7%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$999

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,149

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

Last year

33%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

50%

Last year

32%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Appleton, WI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Appleton, WI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Appleton and Allouez by all bedroom counts and property types.

Appleton

Median rent price$1,395

28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500

23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Appleton, WI is 7% lower than the median rent in Allouez, WI.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$1,500

$1,475

$1,099

$1,600

$995

$1,075

$1,699

$1,175

$995

$1,219

$1,250

$1,155

Cost of living in Appleton, WI

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses accrued by most renters	Average cost compared to national average
Goods & Services	3% lower
Groceries	No difference
Health	4% higher
Housing	No difference
Transportation	7% lower
Utilities	13% lower

Discover rentals in Appleton, WI

21h ago

7.9

Very good

319 E Harris St

319 E Harris St, Appleton, WI 54911

1–2 beds

1 bath

$795–$895

Apartment for rent

South River Apartments (1005) - Photo 1 of 1

22h ago

8.6

Very good

South River Apartments (1005)

1005 S East St, Appleton, WI 54915

1–2 beds

1 bath

$795–$1,100

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Appleton

1114 North Superior Street - 2

1114 N Superior St #2, Appleton, WI 54911

2 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 5

17h ago

8.8

Very good

Rustic Woods Townhomes

1912 E Calumet St, Appleton, WI 54915

2–3 beds

1 bath

$929–$1,029

Apartment for rent

No deposit

5d+ ago

Grand Chute apartment for rent in Appleton

512 S Memorial Dr, Appleton, WI 54911

2 beds

1 bath

$930

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 15

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

120 E Spring Street

120 E Spring St, Appleton, WI 54911

2 beds

1 bath

$975

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

8.6

Very good

3309 E Edgemere Dr

3309 E Edgemere Dr, Appleton, WI 54915

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

3D tour

23h ago

8.1

Very good

EVERGREEN PLACE

3000 W Spencer St, Appleton, WI 54914

1–2 beds

1 bath

$999–$1,249

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Appleton, WI

Quick answers to common questions about the Appleton rental market.

How much is rent in Appleton?

The average rent in Appleton is $1,395 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Appleton?

Average rent prices in Appleton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Appleton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Appleton is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $555 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Appleton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Appleton are Colony Oaks ($999/mo), City Park Historic District ($1,145/mo), and Lawsburg ($1,149/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Appleton?

To comfortably afford rent in Appleton, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Appleton?

Appleton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,200 monthly. These figures represent the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).